5th-grade-Opinion-Checklist-for-Students

Name: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Opinion Writing Checklist: Grade 5 I write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting my point of view with reasons and information. How is my opinion writing? Did I write like a fifth grader? YES! NO Introduction I clearly introduced my topic in an engaging way by asking a   question, explaining why the topic mattered, telling a surprisingWriting Structure & Organization fact, or giving background information.   I provided a strongly stated opinion or claim.   Development & Organization I logically grouped information and related ideas into paragraphs.  I Elaboration of Ideas Transitions I put the parts of my writing in the order that most suited my  Conclusion purpose and helped me link my opinion with my reasons.  Elaboration I used words, phrases, and clauses to connect my reasons back to  my opinion. (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition,   consequently, specifically, another example.)  I wrote an ending for my piece in which I restated and reflected  on my opinion, perhaps suggesting an action or response based on what I had written. . I gave logically ordered reasons that convincingly support my  opinions. I supported my reasons with facts and details from texts. I included evidence such as facts, examples, information, and/or quotations.Language Task Focus My whole piece stays focused on my task or prompt.  Conventions & Word Choice Vocabulary  I used strong words, phrases, and clauses correctly to bring my Punctuation writing to life.  Before I wrote my final draft I checked to make sure I used punctuation correctly (capitalization, commas, quotations, etc.) Spelling Before I wrote my final draft I checked to make sure all my  Sentence words were spelled correctly or I consulted references to help Fluency me spell words I wasn’t sure about. I used complete sentences. I used different kinds of sentences   to make my writing interesting and to draw my reader in. Developed by Educational Performance Consultants. Design inspired by the work of Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study.