Writing Goals

Grammar and Mechanics

- Every sentence begins with a capital letter.

- Titles, names, and proper nouns are capitalized.

- At the end of every sentence, there is a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.

- Quotation marks are included where needed.

- Each paragraph is indented.

- Each paragraph focuses on one idea or topic.

- Each paragraph has a beginning sentence, sentences with supporting details, and a concluding sentence.

- Each sentence is a complete thought with a subject and a predicate.

- Use linking words. (e.g. for instance, in order to, in addition, another, for example, also, because)

- Plurals are used correctly (s or es or 's)

- Subjects and verbs agree. (she is, they are, etc.)

- Words are spelled correctly.

- Commas are used correctly.

Write to Persuade

- Introduce a topic and state a clear opinion.

- Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

- Provide a concluding statement relating to the opinion.

Write to Inform

- Introduce a topic clearly.

- Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.

- Use precise language and vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

- Provide a concluding statement relate to the information or explanation given.

Write to Entertain

- Introduce a situation, narrator and/or characters.

- Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.

- Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

- Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.