Extensive Writing Assessment

Grade Level: 4

SOL Standard(s):
Writing
4.7 The student will write cohesively for a variety of purposes.
d) Organize writing to convey a central idea.
f) Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea.
i) Utilize elements of style, including word choice and sentence variation.
k) Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea.

WIDA Standard(s): Standard 3: The Language of Language Arts

WIDA Level: 4 Expanding

Objectives:
Language: The students will be able to write one full paragraph about one of their
favorite memories in complete sentences with correct punctuation.
Content: The students will be able to write about one of their favorite memories using
full sentences, descriptive words, and correct punctuation.

Directions:
Write a paragraph talking about one of your favorite memories. Your paragraph must:

 Be at least 5 sentences
 Have a topic sentence
 Use at least 7 descriptive words
 Have full sentences
 Use correct punctuation
Assessment Items:

My Favorite Memory

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Scoring:
Exemplary Accomplished Expanding Developing Beginning
5 4 3 2 1
All criteria are
met:
- At least 5
sentences
- Topic All criteria Missing two Missing three Missing four or
sentence except for one criteria criteria more criteria
- At least 7 are met
descriptive
words
- Full sentences
- Correct
punctuation