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What's the point?
Working on writing can mean a few different things. You can improve specific elements of technique, grammatical devices, or sentence structure; however STRUCTURE is a key area that can always be built up. Structure refers to more than just claim-evidence-analysis paragraphs, but rather a pattern of how to work on writing or life. Outlines, timetables, due dates, schedules: all of those fall under structure, and strength in those areas produces strong writers and strong people. While it's beneficial to build organizational skills at any level, writing generally ramps up at about 5th-6th grade
Look for a few things when assessing the response:
Transition words (very easy to spot, or not spot)
Vocabulary
Structuring and division of ideas (any type of evidence followed by analysis, or claims that are backed up by anything)
Working on writing is by far the most subjective part of this process; rather than looking at strict rubrics, tutors should strive to create a successful attitude and organizational skills in their student. Use your judgement!
More information can be found at the "Writing Resources" page to help you lesson plan.
Reference Materials:
Looking at these can show how specifically you can help a student either catch up to their grade level or prepare for a new one. While evaluating the diagnostics, identify if your student is chasing vs. preparing.
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