Organization+Success+Criteria+Grades+7+and+8

Success Criteria for Grades 7 & 8 - Mrs. Recoskie's Class!



Is my writing/text form organized? Let's find out with our SUCCESS CRITERIA!

=Knowledge/Thinking (understanding what organization is and why it is important in the writing process) =

-I have organized my ideas in a graphic organizer to set up my writing - I have determined what information is most important to use in my writing - My piece of writing will have order (ordered and developed ideas for the topic), an introduction, a body and a conclusion - My writing will begin with a well-developed "hook" to intrigue the reader (i.e. a question, a quote, a descriptive paragraph, an opinion, a statement, an interesting fact etc.) -I have identified a specific topic -I have researched appropriately and have adequate information



= = = = = = = = = = = = =Communication/Application (using the organizational skills you have acquired and applying this knowledge effectively to a piece of writing *keep in mind the other Write Traits!) = -I am keeping my writing on topic -I am ensuring that my writing is clear and concise -I have an evident intro, body and conclusion in my piece of writing -I have added the "bridges" (i.e. transitions) to my writing to connect my ideas <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-I have maintained an order in my writing so that my writing flows <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-I will demonstrate why this topic is important <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-I will use correct and appropriate spelling, grammar and punctuation <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-I have included any secondary sources (NOT MY OWN INFORMATION) in my writing and credited them appropiately