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 Table of Contents
Narrative …………………………………………………….. 9-22
Paragraph Primary ………………………………........………10-12
Paragraph Upper Elementary ……………………………....13-15
Essay Primary …………………………………………………....17-
19
Essay Upper Elementary……………………………………... 20-22

Opinion ……………………………………………………… 23-36

Paragraph Primary ………………………………........……… 24-26
Paragraph Upper Elementary …………………………….... 27-29
Essay Primary ………………………………………………….... 31-
33
Essay Upper Elementary ……………………………………... 34-36

Informative ………………………………………………….. 37-50

Paragraph Primary ………………………………........……… 38-40
Paragraph Upper Elementary …………………………….... 41-43
Essay Primary ………………………………………………….... 45-
47
Essay Upper Elementary ……………………………………... 48-50

Descriptive ………………………………………………….. 51-64

Paragraph Primary ………………………………........……… 52-54
Paragraph Upper Elementary …………………………….... 55-57
Essay Primary ………………………………………………….... 59-
61
Essay Upper Elementary ……………………………………....62-64

Persuasive …………………………………………………… 65-78

Paragraph Primary ………………………………........……… 66-68
Paragraph Upper Elementary …………………………….... 69-71
Essay Primary ………………………………………………….... 73-
75
Essay Upper Elementary ……………………………………... 76-78

How-To ……………………………………………………….. 79-92

Paragraph Primary ………………………………........……… 80-82
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 3 SIZES FOR EVERY
CHECKLIST
• POSTER SIZE: (full-page) for centers, display, smart
board
• MEDIUM: (4 per page) for students
• SMALL: (6 per page) to print on Post-It notes.

Post-It Directions:
1. Print the Post-It Template first.
2. Place Post-Its in the squares.
3. Print this page on the Post-It page.
4. Make sure the box “Scale to fit paper” is NOT checked.

To save on space, many (not all) of the Post-It size do not include a separate
box for “simple sentences” on primary or “complete sentences” on upper
elementary. Tell students that simple or complete sentences is part of the verb
usage. In addition, some of the wording may be shortened.

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 NARRATIV
E
WRITING
Paragraph Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

NARRATIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence to start the event

 details of the event
 temporal words for event order
 an organized event
 a closing sentence
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 a topic sentence to start the  a topic sentence to start the
event event
 details of the event  details of the event
 temporal words for event order  temporal words for event order
 an organized event  an organized event
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 a topic sentence to start the  a topic sentence to start the
event event
 details of the event  details of the event
 temporal words for event order  temporal words for event order
 an organized event  an organized event
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence to start  a topic sentence to start
the event the event
 details of the event  details of the event
 temporal words for order  temporal words for order
 an organized event  an organized event
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

NARRATIVE Post-It Size NARRATIVE

WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence to start  a topic sentence to start
the event the event
 details of the event  details of the event
 temporal words for order  temporal words for order
 an organized event  an organized event
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence to start  a topic sentence to start
the event the event
 details of the event  details of the event
 temporal words for order  temporal words for order
 an organized event  an organized event
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

NARRATIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a topic sentence to establish a
situation or event
 a narrator and/or characters
 organization
 transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow
 concrete words and phrases
 a closing sentence that follows from
the experience or event
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I included: I checked to see if I included:
 a topic sentence to establish a situation  a topic sentence to establish a situation
or event or event
 a narrator and/or characters  a narrator and/or characters
 organization  organization
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 concrete words and phrases  concrete words and phrases
 a closing sentence that follows from  a closing sentence that follows from
the experience or event the experience or event
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I included: I checked to see if I included:
 a topic sentence to establish a situation  a topic sentence to establish a situation
or event or event
 a narrator and/or characters  a narrator and/or characters
 organization  organization
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 concrete words and phrases  concrete words and phrases
 a closing sentence that follows from  a closing sentence that follows from
the experience or event the experience or event
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
topic sentence toCHECKLIST
establish a situation  aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence to establish a situation
or event or event
 a narrator and/or characters  a narrator and/or characters
 organization  organization
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 concrete words and phrases  concrete words and phrases
 a closing sentence that follows from  a closing sentence that follows from
the experience or event the experience or event
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

NARRATIVE Post-It Size NARRATIVE

WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
topic sentence toCHECKLIST
establish a situation  aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence to establish a situation
or event or event
 a narrator and/or characters  a narrator and/or characters
 organization  organization
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 concrete words and phrases  concrete words and phrases
 a closing sentence that follows from  a closing sentence that follows from
the experience or event the experience or event
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
topic sentence toCHECKLIST
establish a situation  PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
a topic sentence to establish a situation
or event or event
 a narrator and/or characters  a narrator and/or characters
 organization  organization
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 concrete words and phrases  concrete words and phrases
 a closing sentence that follows from  a closing sentence that follows from
the experience or event the experience or event
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 NARRATIV
E
WRITING
Essay Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

NARRATIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to begin the event(s)
 details to describe actions, thoughts,
and feelings
 temporal words to signal event order
 organized events
 a conclusion to provide a sense of
closure
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to begin the event(s)  an introduction to begin the event(s)

 details to describe actions, thoughts,  details to describe actions, thoughts,

and feelings and feelings

 temporal words to signal event order  temporal words to signal event order

 organized events  organized events

 a conclusion to provide a sense of  a conclusion to provide a sense of

closure closure

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization, verb  correct capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to begin the event(s)  an introduction to begin the event(s)

 details to describe actions, thoughts,  details to describe actions, thoughts,

and feelings and feelings

 temporal words to signal event order  temporal words to signal event order

 organized events  organized events

 a conclusion to provide a sense of  a conclusion to provide a sense of

closure closure

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization, verb  correct capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Primary

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to begin the  an introduction to begin the
event(s) event(s)
 details to describe actions,  details to describe actions,
thoughts, and feelings thoughts, and feelings
 temporal words to signal  temporal words to signal
event order event order
 organized events  organized events
 a conclusion to provide  a conclusion to provide
a sense of closure a sense of closure
 correct capitalization, verb  correct capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

NARRATIVE Post-It Size NARRATIVE

WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to begin the ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to begin the
event(s) event(s)
 details to describe actions,  details to describe actions,
thoughts, and feelings thoughts, and feelings
 temporal words to signal  temporal words to signal
event order event order
 organized events  organized events
 a conclusion to provide  a conclusion to provide
a sense of closure a sense of closure
 correct capitalization, verb  correct capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to begin the ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to begin the
event(s) event(s)
 details to describe actions,  details to describe actions,
thoughts, and feelings thoughts, and feelings
 temporal words to signal  temporal words to signal
event order event order
 organized events  organized events
 a conclusion to provide  a conclusion to provide
a sense of closure a sense of closure
 correct capitalization, verb  correct capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

Upper Elementary

NARRATIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 an introduction to establish a situation with
a narrator and/or characters
 an organized event sequence that unfolds
naturally
 dialogue and description to develop
characters, events, experiences
 a variety of transitional words and phrases to
manage the order of events
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 concrete words and phrases and sensory
details
 a conclusion that follows from the narrated
experience or events
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Upper Elementary

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I included: I checked to see if I included:
 an introduction to establish a situation with a  an introduction to establish a situation with a
narrator and/or characters narrator and/or characters
 an organized event sequence that unfolds  an organized event sequence that unfolds
naturally naturally
 dialogue and description to develop characters,  dialogue and description to develop characters,
events, experiences events, experiences
 a variety of transitional words and phrases to  a variety of transitional words and phrases to
manage the order of events manage the order of events
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 concrete words and phrases and sensory details  concrete words and phrases and sensory details
 a conclusion that follows from the narrated  a conclusion that follows from the narrated
experience or events experience or events
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,  proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,
spelling spelling

NARRATIVE WRITING NARRATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I included: I checked to see if I included:
 an introduction to establish a situation with a  an introduction to establish a situation with a
narrator and/or characters narrator and/or characters
 an organized event sequence that unfolds  an organized event sequence that unfolds
naturally naturally
 dialogue and description to develop characters,  dialogue and description to develop characters,
events, experiences events, experiences
 a variety of transitional words and phrases to  a variety of transitional words and phrases to
manage the order of events manage the order of events
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 concrete words and phrases and sensory details  concrete words and phrases and sensory details
 a conclusion that follows from the narrated  a conclusion that follows from the narrated
experience or events experience or events
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,  proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,
spelling spelling

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 Upper Elementary

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAYto CHECKLIST
 an introduction establish a situation with a ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
 an introduction establish a situation with a
narrator and/or characters narrator and/or characters
 sequenced events  sequenced events
 dialogue and description  dialogue and description
 a variety of transitional words / phrases  a variety of transitional words / phrases
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 concrete words, phrase, sensory details  concrete words, phrase, sensory details
 a conclusion that follows from the narrated  a conclusion that follows from the narrated
experience or events experience or events
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,  proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,
spelling spelling

NARRATIVE Post-It Size NARRATIVE

WRITING WRITING
ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
 an introduction establish a situation with a ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
 an introduction establish a situation with a
narrator and/or characters narrator and/or characters
 sequenced events  sequenced events
 dialogue and description  dialogue and description
 a variety of transitional words / phrases  a variety of transitional words / phrases
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 concrete words, phrase, sensory details  concrete words, phrase, sensory details
 a conclusion that follows from the narrated  a conclusion that follows from the narrated
experience or events experience or events
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,  proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,
spelling spelling

NARRATIVE NARRATIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
 an introduction establish a situation with a ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
 an introduction establish a situation with a
narrator and/or characters narrator and/or characters
 sequenced events  sequenced events
 dialogue and description  dialogue and description
 a variety of transitional words / phrases  a variety of transitional words / phrases
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 concrete words, phrase, sensory details  concrete words, phrase, sensory details
 a conclusion that follows from the narrated  a conclusion that follows from the narrated
experience or events experience or events
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,  proper capitalization, verb usage, punctuation,
spelling spelling

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 OPINION
WRITING

Paragraph Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

OPINION WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence to state an opinion

 reasons to support the opinion
 linking words to connect the opinion
and reasons
 a closing sentence
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Primary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence to state an opinion  a topic sentence to state an opinion

 reasons to support the opinion  reasons to support the opinion

 linking words to connect the opinion  linking words to connect the opinion
and reasons and reasons

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence to state an opinion  a topic sentence to state an opinion

 reasons to support the opinion  reasons to support the opinion

 linking words to connect the opinion  linking words to connect the opinion
and reasons and reasons

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Primary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence to state an  a topic sentence to state an
opinion opinion
 reasons to support the  reasons to support the
opinion opinion
 linking words to connect the  linking words to connect the
opinion and reasons opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

OPINION WRITING Post-It Size OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence to state an  a topic sentence to state an

opinion opinion
 reasons to support the  reasons to support the
opinion opinion
 linking words to connect the  linking words to connect the
opinion and reasons opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence to state an  a topic sentence to state an

opinion opinion
 reasons to support the  reasons to support the
opinion opinion
 linking words to connect the  linking words to connect the
opinion and reasons opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

Upper Elementary

OPINION WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a topic sentence that clearly states

an opinion
 reasons that are supported by facts
and details
 transitional words and phrases that
link the opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence related to the
opinion (different from the topic
sentence)
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Upper Elementary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence that clearly states  a topic sentence that clearly states
an opinion an opinion
 reasons that are supported by facts  reasons that are supported by facts
and details and details
 transitional words and phrases that  transitional words and phrases that
link the opinion and reasons link the opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence related to the  a closing sentence related to the
opinion (different from the topic opinion (different from the topic
sentence) sentence)
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence that clearly states  a topic sentence that clearly states
an opinion an opinion
 reasons that are supported by facts  reasons that are supported by facts
and details and details
 transitional words and phrases that  transitional words and phrases that
link the opinion and reasons link the opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence related to the  a closing sentence related to the
opinion (different from the topic opinion (different from the topic
sentence) sentence)
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence that clearly states an  a topic sentence that clearly states an
opinion opinion
 reasons supported by facts and details  reasons supported by facts and details
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence related to the opinion  a closing sentence related to the opinion
(different from the topic sentence) (different from the topic sentence)
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

OPINION WRITING Post-It Size OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence that clearly states an  a topic sentence that clearly states an
opinion opinion
 reasons supported by facts and details  reasons supported by facts and details
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence related to the opinion  a closing sentence related to the opinion
(different from the topic sentence) (different from the topic sentence)
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence that clearly states an  a topic sentence that clearly states an
opinion opinion
 reasons supported by facts and details  reasons supported by facts and details
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a closing sentence related to the opinion  a closing sentence related to the opinion
(different from the topic sentence) (different from the topic sentence)
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 OPINION
WRITING

Essay Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

OPINION WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to a topic that states
an opinion
 reasons supporting the opinion
 linking words to connect the opinion
and reasons
 topic sentences for paragraphs
 a conclusion sentence or section
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to a topic that states  an introduction to a topic that states

an opinion an opinion
 reasons supporting the opinion  reasons supporting the opinion
 linking words to connect the opinion  linking words to connect the opinion
and reasons and reasons
 topic sentences for paragraphs  topic sentences for paragraphs
 a conclusion sentence or section  a conclusion sentence or section
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to a topic that states  an introduction to a topic that states

an opinion an opinion
 reasons supporting the opinion  reasons supporting the opinion
 linking words to connect the opinion  linking words to connect the opinion
and reasons and reasons
 topic sentences for paragraphs  topic sentences for paragraphs
 a conclusion sentence or section  a conclusion sentence or section
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to a topic that  an introduction to a topic that
states an opinion states an opinion
 reasons supporting the opinion  reasons supporting the opinion
 linking words to connect the  linking words to connect the
opinion and reasons opinion and reasons
 topic sentences for paragraphs  topic sentences for paragraphs
 a conclusion sentence or section  a conclusion sentence or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

OPINION WRITING Post-It Size OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to a topic that  an introduction to a topic that
states an opinion states an opinion
 reasons supporting the opinion  reasons supporting the opinion
 linking words to connect the  linking words to connect the
opinion and reasons opinion and reasons
 topic sentences for paragraphs  topic sentences for paragraphs
 a conclusion sentence or section  a conclusion sentence or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to a topic that  an introduction to a topic that
states an opinion states an opinion
 reasons supporting the opinion  reasons supporting the opinion
 linking words to connect the  linking words to connect the
opinion and reasons opinion and reasons
 topic sentences for paragraphs  topic sentences for paragraphs
 a conclusion sentence or section  a conclusion sentence or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

OPINION WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a clear introduction to a topic that
states an opinion
 an organizational structure in which
related ideas are grouped
 reasons that are supported by details
and facts
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons
 a concluding statement or section
related to the opinion (different from
introduction)
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling
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 Upper Elementary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 a clear introduction to a topic that  a clear introduction to a topic that
states an opinion states an opinion
 an organizational structure in which  an organizational structure in which
related ideas are grouped related ideas are grouped
 reasons that are supported by details  reasons that are supported by details
and facts and facts
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
related to the opinion (different from related to the opinion (different from
introduction) introduction)
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 a clear introduction to a topic that  a clear introduction to a topic that
states an opinion states an opinion
 an organizational structure in which  an organizational structure in which
related ideas are grouped related ideas are grouped
 reasons that are supported by details  reasons that are supported by details
and facts and facts
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
related to the opinion (different from related to the opinion (different from
introduction) introduction)
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST

 a clear introduction to a topic that  a clear introduction to a topic that

states an opinion states an opinion
 an organizational structure in which  an organizational structure in which
related ideas are grouped related ideas are grouped
 reasons supported by details/facts  reasons supported by details/facts
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
related to the opinion related to the opinion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

OPINION WRITING Post-It Size OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST

 a clear introduction to a topic that  a clear introduction to a topic that

states an opinion states an opinion
 an organizational structure in which  an organizational structure in which
related ideas are grouped related ideas are grouped
 reasons supported by details/facts  reasons supported by details/facts
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
related to the opinion related to the opinion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

OPINION WRITING OPINION WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 a clear introduction to a topic that  a clear introduction to a topic that
states an opinion states an opinion
 an organizational structure in which  an organizational structure in which
related ideas are grouped related ideas are grouped
 reasons supported by details/facts  reasons supported by details/facts
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link  transitional words and phrases to link
the opinion and reasons the opinion and reasons
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
related to the opinion related to the opinion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 INFORMATIV
E WRITING

Paragraph Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

INFORMATIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence (the main idea)

 facts about the topic

 definitions about the topic

 a closing sentence

 simple sentences

 correct capitalization

 correct verb usage

 correct punctuation

 correct spelling

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 Primary

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence (the main idea)  a topic sentence (the main idea)

 facts about the topic  facts about the topic

 definitions about the topic  definitions about the topic

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence (the main idea)  a topic sentence (the main idea)

 facts about the topic  facts about the topic

 definitions about the topic  definitions about the topic

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence (main idea)  a topic sentence (main idea)
 facts about the topic  facts about the topic
 definitions about the topic  definitions about the topic
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

INFORMATIVE Post-It Size INFORMATIVE

WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence (main idea)  a topic sentence (main idea)
 facts about the topic  facts about the topic
 definitions about the topic  definitions about the topic
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence (main idea)  a topic sentence (main idea)
 facts about the topic  facts about the topic
 definitions about the topic  definitions about the topic
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

INFORMATIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a topic sentence about the main idea

 relevant details about the topic

 facts, definitions, and/or quotations

 organized to flow smoothly

 a closing sentence related to the

information

 complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb usage,

punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the main  a topic sentence about the main
idea idea

 relevant details about the topic  relevant details about the topic

 facts, definitions, and/or quotations  facts, definitions, and/or quotations

 organized to flow smoothly  organized to flow smoothly

 a closing sentence related to the  a closing sentence related to the

information information

 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,

punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the main  a topic sentence about the main
idea idea

 relevant details about the topic  relevant details about the topic

 facts, definitions, and/or quotations  facts, definitions, and/or quotations

 organized to flow smoothly  organized to flow smoothly

 a closing sentence related to the  a closing sentence related to the

information information

 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,

punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence about the main  a PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence about the main
idea idea
 relevant details about the topic  relevant details about the topic
 facts, definitions, and/or quotations  facts, definitions, and/or quotations
 organized to flow smoothly  organized to flow smoothly
 a closing sentence related to  a closing sentence related to
the information the information
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

INFORMATIVE Post-It Size INFORMATIVE

WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence about the main  aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence about the main
idea idea
 relevant details about the topic  relevant details about the topic
 facts, definitions, and/or quotations  facts, definitions, and/or quotations
 organized to flow smoothly  organized to flow smoothly
 a closing sentence related to  a closing sentence related to
the information the information
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
 a PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence about the main  aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence about the main
idea idea
 relevant details about the topic  relevant details about the topic
 facts, definitions, and/or quotations  facts, definitions, and/or quotations
 organized to flow smoothly  organized to flow smoothly
 a closing sentence related to  a closing sentence related to
the information the information
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 INFORMATIV
E WRITING

Essay Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

INFORMATIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 introduced a topic
 details about the topic
 facts and/or definitions to develop
points
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a concluding statement or section
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 introduced a topic  introduced a topic

 details about the topic  details about the topic
 facts and/or definitions to develop  facts and/or definitions to develop
points points
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 introduced a topic  introduced a topic

 details about the topic  details about the topic
 facts and/or definitions to develop  facts and/or definitions to develop
points points
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 introduced a topic  introduced a topic
 details about the topic  details about the topic
 facts and/or definitions  facts and/or definitions
 topic sentences for new  topic sentences for new
paragraphs paragraphs
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

INFORMATIVE Post-It Size INFORMATIVE

WRITING WRITING
 ESSAY
introduced CHECKLIST
a topic  ESSAY
introduced CHECKLIST
a topic
 details about the topic  details about the topic
 facts and/or definitions  facts and/or definitions
 topic sentences for new  topic sentences for new
paragraphs paragraphs
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST 
ESSAY CHECKLIST
introduced a topic introduced a topic
 details about the topic  details about the topic
 facts and/or definitions  facts and/or definitions
 topic sentences for new  topic sentences for new
paragraphs paragraphs
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

INFORMATIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a clear introduction to a topic
 related information organized in paragraphs
or sections
 formatting, illustrations, and/or multimedia
 facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
examples related to the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link ideas
within categories of information
 precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary
 a concluding statement or section
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 a clear introduction to a topic  a clear introduction to a topic
 related information organized in paragraphs or  related information organized in paragraphs or
sections sections
 formatting, illustrations, and/or multimedia  formatting, illustrations, and/or multimedia
 facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,  facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
examples related to the topic examples related to the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link ideas within  transitional words and phrases to link ideas within
categories of information categories of information
 precise language and domain-specific vocabulary  precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

INFORMATIVE WRITING INFORMATIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 a clear introduction to a topic  a clear introduction to a topic
 related information organized in paragraphs or  related information organized in paragraphs or
sections sections
 formatting, illustrations, and/or multimedia  formatting, illustrations, and/or multimedia
 facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,  facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
examples related to the topic examples related to the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link ideas within  transitional words and phrases to link ideas within
categories of information categories of information
 precise language and domain-specific vocabulary  precise language and domain-specific vocabulary
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Upper Elementary

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
 a clearESSAY CHECKLIST
introduction to a topic  a clearESSAY CHECKLIST
introduction to a topic
 related information organized in paragraphs  related information organized in paragraphs
or sections or sections
 formatting, illustrations, multimedia  formatting, illustrations, multimedia
 facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,  facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
examples examples
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link ideas  transitional words and phrases to link ideas
within categories of information within categories of information
 precise language / domain-specific  precise language / domain-specific
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 proper mechanics (C.U.P.S.)  proper mechanics (C.U.P.S.)

INFORMATIVE Post-It Size INFORMATIVE

WRITING WRITING
 a clearESSAY CHECKLIST
introduction to a topic  a clearESSAY CHECKLIST
introduction to a topic
 related information organized in paragraphs  related information organized in paragraphs
or sections or sections
 formatting, illustrations, multimedia  formatting, illustrations, multimedia
 facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,  facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
examples examples
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link ideas  transitional words and phrases to link ideas
within categories of information within categories of information
 precise language / domain-specific  precise language / domain-specific
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 proper mechanics (C.U.P.S.)  proper mechanics (C.U.P.S.)

INFORMATIVE INFORMATIVE
WRITING WRITING
 a clearESSAY CHECKLIST
introduction to a topic  ESSAY
a clear CHECKLIST
introduction to a topic
 related information organized in paragraphs  related information organized in paragraphs
or sections or sections
 formatting, illustrations, multimedia  formatting, illustrations, multimedia
 facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,  facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
examples examples
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases to link ideas  transitional words and phrases to link ideas
within categories of information within categories of information
 precise language / domain-specific  precise language / domain-specific
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
 proper mechanics (C.U.P.S.)  proper mechanics (C.U.P.S.)

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 DESCRIPTIV
E WRITING

Paragraph Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence that is the main idea

 a detailed description of the topic

 temporal words for a smooth flow

 a closing sentence

 simple sentences

 correct capitalization

 correct verb usage

 correct punctuation

 correct spelling

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 Primary

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence that is the main idea  a topic sentence that is the main idea

 a detailed description of the topic  a detailed description of the topic

 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence that is the main idea  a topic sentence that is the main idea

 a detailed description of the topic  a detailed description of the topic

 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence that is the  PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
a topic sentence that is the
main idea main idea
 a detailed description  a detailed description
 temporal words  temporal words
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

DESCRIPTIVE Post-It Size DESCRIPTIVE

WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence that is the  PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
a topic sentence that is the
main idea main idea
 a detailed description  a detailed description
 temporal words  temporal words
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
topic sentence that is the  PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
a topic sentence that is the
main idea main idea
 a detailed description  a detailed description
 temporal words  temporal words
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a topic sentence with the main idea
 descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and
sensory details
 a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow
 a closing sentence different from the
topic sentence
 an organized paragraph
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence with the main idea  a topic sentence with the main idea
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details sensory details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 a closing sentence different from the  a closing sentence different from the
topic sentence topic sentence
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence with the main idea  a topic sentence with the main idea
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details sensory details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 a closing sentence different from the  a closing sentence different from the
topic sentence topic sentence
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence with the main idea  a topic sentence with the main idea
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and sensory  concrete words and phrases and sensory
details details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 a closing sentence different from  a closing sentence different from
the topic sentence the topic sentence
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

DESCRIPTIVE Post-It Size DESCRIPTIVE

WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
topic sentence withCHECKLIST
the main idea  aPARAGRAPH
topic sentence withCHECKLIST
the main idea
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and sensory  concrete words and phrases and sensory
details details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 a closing sentence different from  a closing sentence different from
the topic sentence the topic sentence
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST 
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
a topic sentence with the main idea a topic sentence with the main idea
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and sensory  concrete words and phrases and sensory
details details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 a closing sentence different from  a closing sentence different from
the topic sentence the topic sentence
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 DESCRIPTIV
E WRITING

Essay Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction about the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 describing words and details
 temporal words for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs
 a closing statement
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction about the topic  an introduction about the topic

 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 describing words and details  describing words and details
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a closing statement  a closing statement
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction about the topic  an introduction about the topic

 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 describing words and details  describing words and details
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a closing statement  a closing statement
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction about the topic ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction about the topic
 topic sentences for new  topic sentences for new
paragraphs paragraphs
 describing words and details  describing words and details
 temporal words  temporal words
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a closing statement  a closing statement
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

DESCRIPTIVE Post-It Size DESCRIPTIVE

WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction about the topic ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction about the topic
 topic sentences for new  topic sentences for new
paragraphs paragraphs
 describing words and details  describing words and details
 temporal words  temporal words
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a closing statement  a closing statement
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction about the topic ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction about the topic
 topic sentences for new  topic sentences for new
paragraphs paragraphs
 describing words and details  describing words and details
 temporal words  temporal words
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a closing statement  a closing statement
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling
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Upper Elementary

DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 an introduction to the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and
sensory details.
 a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs
 a conclusion statement or section
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the topic  an introduction to the topic

 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs

 descriptive details  descriptive details

 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details. sensory details.
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs

 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section

 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

DESCRIPTIVE WRITING DESCRIPTIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the topic  an introduction to the topic

 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs

 descriptive details  descriptive details

 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details. sensory details.
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs

 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section

 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST 
ESSAY CHECKLIST
an introduction to the topic an introduction to the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details sensory details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

DESCRIPTIVE Post-It Size DESCRIPTIVE

WRITING WRITING
 ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
an introduction the topic  ESSAY to
an introduction CHECKLIST
the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details sensory details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

DESCRIPTIVE DESCRIPTIVE
WRITING WRITING
 ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
an introduction the topic  ESSAY CHECKLIST
an introduction to the topic
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 descriptive details  descriptive details
 concrete words and phrases and  concrete words and phrases and
sensory details sensory details
 a variety of transition words and  a variety of transition words and
phrases for a smooth flow phrases for a smooth flow
 organized paragraphs  organized paragraphs
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 PERSUASIVE
WRITING

Paragraph Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

Primary

PERSUASIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence of the persuasion

 reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words
 temporal words for a smooth flow
 an organized paragraph
 a closing sentence
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Primary

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence of the persuasion  a topic sentence of the persuasion

 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words  convincing words
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence of the persuasion  a topic sentence of the persuasion

 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words  convincing words
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
persuading topicCHECKLIST
sentence  PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
a persuading topic sentence
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words  convincing words
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

PERSUASIVE Post-It Size PERSUASIVE

WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
persuading topicCHECKLIST
sentence  PARAGRAPH
a persuading CHECKLIST
topic sentence
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words  convincing words
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
 aPARAGRAPH
persuading topicCHECKLIST
sentence  PARAGRAPH
a persuading CHECKLIST
topic sentence
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words  convincing words
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 an organized paragraph  an organized paragraph
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

PERSUASIVE
WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a topic sentence about the
persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words (not threatening)
 organized reasons
 transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow
 a closing sentence to reinforce the
persuasion
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Upper Elementary

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the  a topic sentence about the
persuasion persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion

 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)

 organized reasons  organized reasons

 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing sentence to reinforce the  a closing sentence to reinforce the
persuasion persuasion
 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the  a topic sentence about the
persuasion persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion

 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)

 organized reasons  organized reasons

 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing sentence to reinforce the  a closing sentence to reinforce the
persuasion persuasion
 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Upper Elementary

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence about the  a topic sentence about the
persuasion persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing sentence to reinforce the  a closing sentence to reinforce the
persuasion persuasion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

PERSUASIVE Post-It Size PERSUASIVE

WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence about the
PARAGRAPH

CHECKLIST
a topic sentence about the
persuasion persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing sentence to reinforce the  a closing sentence to reinforce the
persuasion persuasion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
 a topic sentence about the  a topic sentence about the
persuasion persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing sentence to reinforce the  a closing sentence to reinforce the
persuasion persuasion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 PERSUASIVE
WRITING

Essay Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

Primary

PERSUASIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 organized reasons
 temporal words for a smooth flow
 a conclusion statement or section
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Primary

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the persuasion  an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the persuasion  an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

©[Link] (Rockin Resources)

 Primary

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
 ESSAY
introduction toCHECKLIST
the persuasion  ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
introduction the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences - new paragraphs  topic sentences - new paragraphs
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 temporal words  temporal words
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

PERSUASIVE Post-It Size PERSUASIVE

WRITING WRITING
 ESSAY CHECKLIST  ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
introduction to the persuasion introduction the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences - new paragraphs  topic sentences - new paragraphs
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 temporal words  temporal words
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
 ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
introduction the persuasion  ESSAY to
introduction CHECKLIST
the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences - new paragraphs  topic sentences - new paragraphs
 organized reasons  organized reasons
 temporal words  temporal words
 a conclusion statement or section  a conclusion statement or section
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

PERSUASIVE
WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a new paragraph for each reason
 convincing words without threatening
 transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow
 a closing statement or section to
reinforce the persuasion
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling
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 Upper Elementary

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the persuasion  an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a new paragraph for each reason  a new paragraph for each reason
 convincing words without threatening  convincing words without threatening
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing statement or section to  a closing statement or section to
reinforce the persuasion reinforce the persuasion
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

PERSUASIVE WRITING PERSUASIVE WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the persuasion  an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a new paragraph for each reason  a new paragraph for each reason
 convincing words without threatening  convincing words without threatening
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing statement or section to  a closing statement or section to
reinforce the persuasion reinforce the persuasion
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to the persuasion  an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a new paragraph for each reason  a new paragraph for each reason
 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing statement or section to  a closing statement or section to
reinforce the persuasion reinforce the persuasion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

PERSUASIVE Post-It Size PERSUASIVE

WRITING WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST  ESSAY CHECKLIST
an introduction to the persuasion an introduction to the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a new paragraph for each reason  a new paragraph for each reason
 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing statement or section to  a closing statement or section to
reinforce the persuasion reinforce the persuasion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

PERSUASIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
 ESSAY CHECKLIST
an introduction to the persuasion  ESSAYtoCHECKLIST
an introduction the persuasion
 reasons to support the persuasion  reasons to support the persuasion
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 a new paragraph for each reason  a new paragraph for each reason
 convincing words (not threatening)  convincing words (not threatening)
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 a closing statement or section to  a closing statement or section to
reinforce the persuasion reinforce the persuasion
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 HOW-TO
WRITING

Paragraph Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

HOW-TO WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the task

 3-5 steps to complete the task
 temporal words for a smooth flow
 the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task

 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task

 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow

 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task

 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task

 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow

 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps

 a closing sentence  a closing sentence

 simple sentences  simple sentences

 correct capitalization  correct capitalization

 correct verb usage  correct verb usage

 correct punctuation  correct punctuation

 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task
 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

HOW-TO WRITING Post-It Size HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task
 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task
 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task
 temporal words for a smooth flow  temporal words for a smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence  a closing sentence
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

HOW-TO WRITING
PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 a topic sentence about the task

 3-5 steps to complete the task

 transitional words or phrases for a

smooth flow

 the correct order of steps

 a closing sentence about the

expectation of the completed task

 complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task

 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task

 transitional words or phrases for a  transitional words or phrases for a

smooth flow smooth flow

 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps

 a closing sentence about the  a closing sentence about the

expectation of the completed task expectation of the completed task

 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task

 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task

 transitional words or phrases for a  transitional words or phrases for a

smooth flow smooth flow

 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps

 a closing sentence about the  a closing sentence about the

expectation of the completed task expectation of the completed task

 complete sentences  complete sentences

 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb

usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task
 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task
 transitional words or phrases for a smooth  transitional words or phrases for a smooth
flow flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence about the expectation  a closing sentence about the expectation
of the completed task of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

HOW-TO WRITING Post-It Size HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task
 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task
 transitional words or phrases for a smooth  transitional words or phrases for a smooth
flow flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence about the expectation  a closing sentence about the expectation
of the completed task of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST PARAGRAPH CHECKLIST

 a topic sentence about the task  a topic sentence about the task
 3-5 steps to complete the task  3-5 steps to complete the task
 transitional words or phrases for a smooth  transitional words or phrases for a smooth
flow flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a closing sentence about the expectation  a closing sentence about the expectation
of the completed task of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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 HOW-TO
WRITING

Essay Checklists

 Primary ( 3 sizes)

 Upper Elementary (3 sizes)

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Primary

HOW-TO WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction to the task
 materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow
 the correct order of steps
 a concluding statement or section
about the completed task
 simple sentences
 correct capitalization
 correct verb usage
 correct punctuation
 correct spelling

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 Primary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the task  an introduction to the task
 materials needed  materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
about the completed task about the completed task
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:
 an introduction to the task  an introduction to the task
 materials needed  materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a concluding statement or section  a concluding statement or section
about the completed task about the completed task
 simple sentences  simple sentences
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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 Primary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to the task  an introduction to the task
 materials needed  materials needed
 topic sentences - new paragraphs  topic sentences - new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases  transitional words and phrases
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a concluding statement or section about  a concluding statement or section about
the completed task the completed task
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

HOW-TO WRITING Post-It Size HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to the task  an introduction to the task
 materials needed  materials needed
 topic sentences - new paragraphs  topic sentences - new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases  transitional words and phrases
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a concluding statement or section about  a concluding statement or section about
the completed task the completed task
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction to the task  an introduction to the task
 materials needed  materials needed
 topic sentences - new paragraphs  topic sentences - new paragraphs
 transitional words and phrases  transitional words and phrases
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a concluding statement or section about  a concluding statement or section about
the completed task the completed task
 correct capitalization  correct capitalization
 correct verb usage  correct verb usage
 correct punctuation  correct punctuation
 correct spelling  correct spelling

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Upper Elementary

HOW-TO WRITING
ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I included:

 an introduction relating to the task
and materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs
 detailed steps
 transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow
 the correct order of steps
 a conclusion section with
expectations of the completed task
 complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction relating to the task  an introduction relating to the task
and materials needed and materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 detailed steps  detailed steps
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a conclusion section with  a conclusion section with
expectations of the completed task expectations of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST

I checked to see if I had: I checked to see if I had:

 an introduction relating to the task  an introduction relating to the task
and materials needed and materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 detailed steps  detailed steps
 transitional words and phrases for a  transitional words and phrases for a
smooth flow smooth flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a conclusion section with  a conclusion section with
expectations of the completed task expectations of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb  proper capitalization, verb
usage, punctuation, spelling usage, punctuation, spelling

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 Upper Elementary

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction relating to the task and  an introduction relating to the task and
materials needed materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 detailed steps  detailed steps
 transitional words and phrases for a smooth  transitional words and phrases for a smooth
flow flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a conclusion section with  a conclusion section with
expectations of the completed task expectations of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

HOW-TO WRITING Post-It Size HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST

 an introduction relating to the task and  an introduction relating to the task and
materials needed materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 detailed steps  detailed steps
 transitional words and phrases for a smooth  transitional words and phrases for a smooth
flow flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a conclusion section with  a conclusion section with
expectations of the completed task expectations of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

HOW-TO WRITING HOW-TO WRITING

ESSAY CHECKLIST ESSAY CHECKLIST
 an introduction relating to the task and  an introduction relating to the task and
materials needed materials needed
 topic sentences for new paragraphs  topic sentences for new paragraphs
 detailed steps  detailed steps
 transitional words and phrases for a smooth  transitional words and phrases for a smooth
flow flow
 the correct order of steps  the correct order of steps
 a conclusion section with  a conclusion section with
expectations of the completed task expectations of the completed task
 complete sentences  complete sentences
 proper capitalization, verb usage,  proper capitalization, verb usage,
punctuation, spelling punctuation, spelling

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