Student Checklist
Grade: 4 / Cycle 3Task Title: Research Paragraph / Mini Task #1
Task Description: I created a paragraph explaining one subtopic from my research using domain specific language. (W.4.2)
Grade 4 / Not Yet / StartingTo / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I wrote about a subtopic using precise language. I put facts, details, quotes, and ideas in each part of my writing. (W.4.2, W.4.7) / / /
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Elaboration / I included different kinds of facts and details such as numbers, names and examples. (W.4.2.b) / / /
Craft / I used a teaching tone. To do so, I may have used phrases such as thatmeans, what that really means is...and let me explain. (W.4.2.c)
I made deliberate word choices to teach my readers. I may have done this by using and repeating key words about my topic. (W.4.2.d) /
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Student Checklist
Grade: 4 / Cycle3Task Title: Paragraph with Supporting Text Feature / Mini Task #2
Task Description: I createda paragraph using a clear text structure and a supporting text feature (i.e. illustrations, a timeline, a diagram, etc.) to aid my reader in understanding a topic. (W.4.2)
Grade 4 / Not Yet / StartingTo / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I created a paragraph and a supporting text feature (i.e. illustrations, a timeline, a diagram, etc.) to aid my reader in understanding a topic. (W.4.2) / / /
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Development
Elaboration / I included different kinds of facts and details such as numbers, names and examples. (W.4.2.b)
I wrote with a clear organizational structure. I might have used compare/contrast, cause/effect, or pro/con. I may have used diagrams, charts, heading and bold words, and definition boxes to help teach my readers. (W.4.2.a) /
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Craft / I made choices about which information was best to include or not include. (W.4.2.b) / / /
Language Conventions
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Student Checklist
Grade: 4 / Cycle3Task Title: Informational Research Paper / Culminating Task
Task Description: I chose a topic related to social studies to research. I found multiple sources and wrote an informational text that includes at least two different types of graphics. I cited the sources I used for my research. After I completed my report, I shared my information in a formal presentation to students in my class. I used my planning materials from the mini tasks to develop my research paper. (W.4.2, W.4.7, W. 4.8)
Grade 4 / Not Yet / StartingTo / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I taught readers different things about a topic. I put facts, details, quotes and ideas into each part of my writing. (W.4.2.a, W.4.7) / / /
Lead / I hooked my reader by explaining why the subject mattered, telling a surprising fact, or giving a big picture. I let readers know that I will teach them different things about a subject. (W.4.2.a) / / /
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Development
Elaboration / I taught my readers different things about the subject from my research. I chose subtopics because they were important and interesting. (W.4.2.a)
I made choices about organization. I might have used compare/contrast, cause/effect, and pro/con. I may have used diagrams, charts, headings, bold words, and definition boxes to help teach my reader. (W.4.2.a)
I included different types of facts and details from my research, such as numbers, names, details and examples. (W.4.2.b, W.4.7) /
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Craft / I made deliberate word choices to teach my readers. I may have done this by using and repeating key words about my topic. (W.4.2.d)
I used a teaching tone. I did so by using phrases such as that means…what that really means…let me explain.(W.4.2.c) /
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Language Conventions
Spelling / / /
Punctuation / / /
Note: Your teacher may add to this checklist based on what has been taught in your classroom. Your teacher might also add items just for you based on the next steps you are ready to add to your writing.