Writing Sample Chart Practice Activities

View the Written Expression PowerPoint first. Choose either Writing Sample 1, 2, 3 OR 4 and analyze it using the Writing
Sample Analysis Chart below your chosen writing sample.

Once submitted to the Assignment box you will get access to the M4P1 Writing Sample Answers PowerPoint which
contains completed Writing Sample Analysis Charts for all of the writing samples.

This practice activity is required in order to gain access to the Module 4 Assignment boxes.

Writing Sample 1: A Trip to Florida

Student Grade: End of 1st

Transcript:
My Trip
I am going to Florida and I will bring my bathing suit and a short sleeve shirt and shorts. I will get there by car. When I get
there I will go and see Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and then I will go to the beach.
Writing Sample Analysis Chart 1: A Trip to Florida
Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs
Handwriting:
 Forms letters correctly
 Spacing
 Stays on the line

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Spelling
 Regular Words
 Sight Words
 Phonetically sound

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Punctuation
 Correct usage
 Capital Letters

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Vocabulary
 Age appropriate
 Varied
 Precise

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Syntax/Usage
 Word endings
 Verb tense
 Pronouns
 Complete sentences
 Sentences with varied length and
structure

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Text Structure
 Logical sequence
 Important details
 Cohesive
 On topic
 Voice
Writing Sample Analysis Chart 4: Making Breakfast for a Friend #2
Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs
Handwriting:
 Forms letters correctly
 Spacing
 Stays on the line

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Spelling
 Regular Words
 Sight Words
 Phonetically sound

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Punctuation
 Correct usage
 Capital Letters

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Vocabulary
 Age appropriate
 Varied
 Precise

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Syntax/Usage
 Word endings
 Verb tense
 Pronouns
 Complete sentences
 Sentences with varied length and
structure

Criteria Strengths Instructional Needs

Text Structure
 Logical sequence
 Important details
 Cohesive
 On topic
 Voice