Writing Checklist Grade 8

CHECKLIST FOR WRITERS


______I planned my paper before writing it.


_______I revised my paper to be sure that


_____the introduction captures the reader’s attention;

_____ the central idea is supported with specific information and examples that will be interesting to the reader;

_____ the content relates to my central idea;

_____ ideas are organized in a logical manner;

_____ my sentences are varied in length;

_____ my sentences are varied in the way that they begin; and

______the conclusion brings my ideas together.

______I edited my paper to be sure that

_____ correct grammar is used;

_____ words are capitalized when appropriate;

_____sentences are punctuated correctly;

_____ words are spelled correctly; and

_____ paragraphs are clearly indicated.


_______ I checked my paper

 


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