Persuasive Writing Checklist—Elementary

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Clarity Innovations

	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely/ Never	Dates Observed	Comments
Content: Student clearly states opinion.
Student clearly states what readers are expected to do.
Student focuses on one topic.
Student supports an opinion with information from experiences.
Student supports an opinion with information from credible sources.
Student explains why counterarguments are wrong.
Student uses vivid details and examples to persuade.
Organization: Student introduces the topic and expected response at the beginning.
Student gives reasons and explains why the reasons are good.
Student paragraphs effectively.
Student concludes writing emphasizing point of view and expected response.
Voice: Student demonstrates a genuine belief in the topic.
Student writes about opposing viewpoints respectfully.
Student uses personal experiences effectively.
Student writes in a natural voice.
Sentence Fluency: Student varies sentence lengths.
Student varies sentence beginnings.
Word Choice: Student uses accurate words.
Student uses interesting words.
Content Conventions: Student spells correctly.
Student capitalizes correctly.
Student punctuates correctly.
Student uses Standard English.

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