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Traits |
Definition |
Good Writers ask… |
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Ideas |
Good writers include a clear, focused well-defined topic and all the details needed to bring the topic to life. |
Is my writing clear and focused?
Is there a main idea?
Do I provide details and support the main idea?
Does my response directly address the prompt? |
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Organization |
Good writers use a strong introduction, a logical sequence that makes sense, transitions that link ideas together, and a powerful conclusion. |
Does the introduction hook the reader?
Is it easy to follow the meaning/purpose of my writing?
Are my transitions between ideas clear?
Does the sequence of my writing make sense? |
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Voice |
Good writers write with an engaging style that shows interest in the topic. |
Does the writing have a clear point of view?
Is my writing style unique to me? |
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Word Choice |
Good writers are skilled in finding that “just right” word or phrase that makes meaning clear and reading a pleasure. |
Are the words used with flair and imagination?
Are the words descriptive, precise, and accurate?
Have I overused or misused any words? |
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Sentence Fluency |
Good writers use sentences that are strong, well crafted, and varied. The writing flows smoothly from one sentence to the next. |
Do my sentences start with different words?
Do my sentences vary in length?
Do my ideas flow smoothly? |
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Conventions |
Good writers pay careful attention to spelling, punctuation, grammar and capitalization. |
Do all my sentences start with capital letters and end with a punctuation mark?
Are all words spelled correctly?
Are all paragraphs indented?
Is the dialogue punctuated correctly? |
