Information Student Checklist

Grade: 5 / Cycle 3
Task Title: Summarizing Informational Texts / Mini Task #1

Task Description: I wrote a summary of an informational text using appropriate supporting details. (W.5.8)

Grade 5 / Not Yet / Starting
To / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I wrote a piece that summarized a given informational text. My piece taught readers about the subject and included the most relevant details. (W.5.8) /  /  / 
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Ending / I wrote a conclusion sentence in which I restated the main points and may have offered a final thought or question for readers to consider. (W.5.1.d) /  /  / 
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Development
Elaboration /  /  / 
Craft / I not only made choices about which details and facts to include but also made choices about how to convey my information so it would make sense to readers. (W.5.8) /  /  / 
Language Conventions
Spelling / I referenced the informational text to correctly spell content specific words. (L.5.6) /  /  / 
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.

Student Checklist

Grade: 5 / Cycle 3
Task Title: On Demand Argumentative Writing / Mini Task #2

Task Description: I wrote to an argumentative prompt provided by the teacher which allowed me to determine and express my point of view. (W.5.1, W.5.4, W.5.8)

Optional: I created a T-chart that detailed pros and cons of the argument for point of view.

Grade 5 / Not Yet / Starting
To / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I made a claim on a given prompt and provided reasons that support my point of view. (W.5.1) /  /  / 
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Ending / I wrote an ending that restated my point of view and connected it back to the given prompt. (W.5.1.d) /  /  / 
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Development
Elaboration / I worked to make my information understandable to readers. To do this, I may have referred to earlier parts of my text and summarized background information. I let readers know when I was discussing facts and when I was offering my own thinking. (W.5.8) /  /  / 
Craft / I not only made choices about which details and facts to include but also made choices about how to convey my information so it would make sense to readers. I blended storytelling, summary, and other genres as needed and used text features. (W.5.4) /  /  / 
Language Conventions
Spelling /  /  / 
Punctuation /  /  / 

Note: The 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.

Information Student Checklist

Grade: 5 / Cycle 3
Task Title: Pre-Write: Outline for Details and Opinions / Mini Task #3

Task Description: I organized my thoughts, determined my opinion, and gathered relevant details on a self-selected topic.

(W.5.1, W.5.4, W.5.8)

Grade 5 / Not Yet / Starting
To / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I organized my information in preparation for my larger writing piece. (W.5.1.b) /  /  / 
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Transitions / I used transition words and phrases to connect evidence back to my reasons using phrases such as this shows that… I used words such as specifically and in particular in order to be more precise. (W.5.1.c) /  /  / 
Ending /  /  / 
Organization / I grouped information and related ideas. I then connected those groups of information to support my point of view. (W.5.1.b) /  /  / 
Development
Elaboration /  /  / 
Craft /  /  / 
Language Conventions
Spelling /  /  / 
Punctuation /  /  / 

Note: Your teacher may add to this checklist based on what has been taught in your classroom. Your teacher may also add items just for you based on the next steps you are ready to add to your writing.

Student Checklist

Grade: 5 / Cycle 3
Task Title: Argumentative Piece / Culminating Task

Task Description: I wrote an opinion piece of my choice and supported my point of view with evidence, listed my sources, recalled relevant information, and identified my target audience. (W.5.1, W.5.8, RI.5.3, RI.5.8, SL5.4)

Grade 5 / Not Yet / Starting
To / Yes!
Structure
Overall / I made a claim or thesis on a topic or text, supported it with reasons, and provided a variety of evidence for each reason. (W.5.1) /  /  / 
Lead / I wrote an introduction that led to a claim or thesis.I made deliberate word choices to have an effect on my reader. I made deliberate choices to angle my evidence to support my points and target my audience. (W.5.1.a) /  /  / 
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Ending /  /  / 
Organization / I grouped information and related ideas into paragraphs. I put the parts of my writing in the order that most suited my purpose and helped me prove my reasons and claim. (W.5.1.b) /  /  / 
Development
Elaboration / I gave reasons to support my opinion that were parallel and did not overlap. I included evidence such as facts, examples, quotations, and information from various sources to support my claim. I provided a list of sources used. (W.5.8) /  /  / 
Craft /  /  / 
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.