Story Writing : Reflection

Teacher Name: Ms. Williams

Student Name: CATEGORY Focus on Assigned Topic

________________________________________ 4 The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic. 3 Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic. All of the written Almost all (about requirements (# of 90%) the written pages, # of graphics, requirements were type of graphics, etc.) met. were met. There are no spelling There is one spelling or punctuation errors or punctuation error in the final draft. in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout. Student devotes a lot Student devotes of time and effort to sufficient time and the writing process effort to the writing (prewriting, drafting, process (prewriting, reviewing, and drafting, reviewing, editing). Works hard and editing). Works to make the story and gets the job wonderful. done. 2 1 Some of the story is No attempt has been related to the made to relate the assigned topic, but a story to the assigned reader does not topic. learn much about the topic.

Requirements

Most (about 75%) of Many requirements the written were not met. requirements were met, but several were not. There are 2-3 spelling The final draft has and punctuation more than 3 spelling errors in the final and punctuation draft. errors.

Spelling and Punctuation

Writing Process

Student devotes some time and effort to the writing process but was not very thorough. Does enough to get by.

Student devotes little time and effort to the writing process. Doesn't seem to care.

Timeline : My Life Timeline

Teacher Name: Ms. Williams

Student Name: CATEGORY Preparation

________________________________________ 4 The student had notes about all the events and dates s/he wished to include on the timeline before beginning to design the timeline. An accurate, complete date has been included for each event. The timeline has a creative title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate. Spelling and capitalization were checked by another student and are correct throughout. 3 The student had notes about almost all the events and dates s/he wished to include on the timeline before beginning to design the timeline. An accurate, complete date has been included for almost every event. The timeline has an effective title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate. Spelling and capitalization were checked by another student and were mostly correct . 2 The student had notes about most (~75%) of the events and dates s/he wished to include on the timeline before beginning to design the timeline. An accurate date has been included for almost every event. The timeline has a title that is easy to locate. 1 The student had not prepared adequate notes before beginning to design the timeline.

Dates

Dates are inaccurate and/or missing for several events. The title is missing or difficult to locate.

Title

Spelling and Capitalization

Spelling and capitalization were mostly correct, but were not checked by another student.

There were many spelling and capitalization errors.

Fact & Opinion Quiz - Which Is It? Write F in the blank if the statement is a fact. Write O in the blank if the statement is an opinion. ____ 1. Linda Brown lived near the railroad switchyard. ____ 2. Living near a switchyard is fun. ____ 3. The Browns were happier than most families. ____ 4. Even if the bus had always been on time, Lindas trip to school would still have been difficult. ____ 5. Sumner School was closer to Lindas house than Monroe School. ____ 6. The principal at Sumner School was a very mean person. ____ 7. Sumner School was a better school than Monroe School. ____ 8. Children can learn more if they go to an integrated school. ____ 9. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees equal protection to all citizens. ___ 10. Brown v. Board of Education was an important Supreme Court case because it ended segregation in our schools. Answer Key for Which Is It? 1. F 2. O 3. O 4. F 5. F 6. O 7. O 8. O 9. F 10. F