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ESSAY CHECKLIST
4 Ideas: M y essay has one topic. It is focused and supported/described by specific
details.
Word Choice: My essay includes strong verbs instead of weak verbs. It also
includes many colorful adjectives.
Sentence Fluency: The sentences in my essay are both long and short.They follow
different patterns.
Organization: M y leading sentence gets the reader’s attention. My details are
organized in a logical order. My conclusion brings my main idea and
details together.
Voice: T he tone of my essay is appropriate to the topic and to my audience.The
writing is fun and interesting to read.
Grammar: In my essay, all of my words are spelled correctly, with correct
punctuation and capitalization as well. My sentences all obey the rules
of grammar.
Making a Snowman
Making a snowman is fun and easy. First, roll up
three large balls of snow. Then, stack the balls
of snow on top of one another. Next, make two
arms using sticks. After that, give the snowman
a nose using a carrot. Also, use buttons to give
it eyes. Your snowman is complete!
4 Ideas: M y essay has one topic. It is focused and supported/described by specific
details.
Word Choice: My essay includes strong verbs instead of weak verbs. It also
includes many colorful adjectives.
Sentence Fluency: The sentences in my essay are both long and short.They follow
different patterns.
Organization: M y leading sentence gets the reader’s attention. My details are
organized in a logical order. My conclusion brings my main idea and
details together.
Voice: T he tone of my essay is appropriate to the topic and to my audience.The
writing is fun and interesting to read.
Grammar: In my essay, all of my words are spelled correctly, with correct
punctuation and capitalization as well. My sentences all obey the rules
of grammar.
Making a Snowman
Making a snowman is fun and easy. First, roll up
three large balls of snow. Then, stack the balls
of snow on top of one another. Next, make two
arms using sticks. After that, give the snowman
a nose using a carrot. Also, use buttons to give
it eyes. Your snowman is complete!
