Writing Checklist

THESIS CHECKLIST

• Mentions the TITLE(S)

• Mentions the AUTHOR(S)

• Answers the PROMPT

TOPIC SENTENCE CHECKLIST

• Uses a TRANSITION

• INTRODUCES the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

EVIDENCE INTRODUCTION CHECKLIST

• Gives necessary information

• Sets the scene for quote

• Makes sense to someone who has not read the book

EVIDENCE TAG CHECKLIST

• Mentions WHO said the quote

• Mentions HOW they said it

• Uses a COMMA

Tags

CCSS.W.8.9A

QUOTE & CITATION CHECKLIST

• Uses quotation marks

• Citation looks like this: (Author 5). 

• Has the period AFTER the parenthesis, not before

• Properly uses ... or '", if needed

Tags

CCSS.W.8.8

EVIDENCE EXPLANATION CHECKLIST

• Thoroughly explains how the evidence proves the thesis

• Answers any questions your reader might have

• Make sense to someone unfamiliar with the story/concept

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

CLINCHER CHECKLIST

• Wraps up the paragraph

• Does not introduce NEW information

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

CONCLUSION CHECKLIST

• Wraps up your paragraph's argument

• Avoids introducing new information

• Mentions the Title and Author again

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F

GRAMMAR CHECKLIST

• All sentences are capitalized!

• Sentences use periods and commas when appropriate.

• Essay does not have questions/question marks, unless they are in a quote!

FORMALITIES CHECKLIST

• Sounds fancy and professional, and makes sense when read aloud!

• Numbers under 10 are written out, such as seven!

• Does NOT use contractions (could've), abbreviations (POV), or slang (dad)!

• Does NOT use 1st or 2nd person pronouns!

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.8.4