A complete set of student-friendly 2-page scoring rubrics and self-assessment checklists for Indiana ILEARN writing performance tasks across Persuasive/Argumentative, Informative, and Narrative genres for Grades 3, 4–6, and 7–8.
"To fully understand [Topic], one must examine its [Point 1], [Point 2], and impact on [Point 3]."
Key Strategy: Introduce subject & specific focus
2. Group with Transitions:
Cause/Effect:"As a result...", "Consequently..." Compare/Contrast:"Similarly...", "In contrast..."
Key Strategy: Organize ideas to fit text structure
3. The "So What?" Conclusion:
"Ultimately, understanding [Topic] is critical because [real-world significance or so what?]."
Key Strategy: Conclude with final thought or 'so what?'
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Part 2: Evidence & Elaboration (Max 4 Points)
Essential Strategies: Add specifics & support • Use topic-related words • Sound like an expert
Target: 3 to 4 Points
4 Points Mastery
✓ 2+ Sources: Pulls concrete details, definitions, and quotes from multiple texts.
✓ Clear Attribution: Always cites the article or author (e.g. "In Source 1...").
✓ Thorough Explanation: Explains *how* details support the main idea (no quote-dropping).
✓ Topic Words: Sounds like an expert; defines key terms; no fluff.
"Expert explanations with rich evidence!"
3 Points Proficient
✓ Multiple Passages: Includes facts and examples from more than one source.
✓ Basic Citations: Tells the reader which text the facts came from.
✓ Clear Elaboration: Explains each fact and connects it to the paragraph's topic.
✓ Domain Vocabulary: Uses accurate vocabulary to explain the subject.
"Solid evidence meets state expectations!"
2 Points Developing
△ Only 1 Source: Relies only on one text; facts are thin or repetitive.
△ Vague Citations: Quotes facts without naming where they came from.
△ Fact Dumping: Drops in facts without explaining what they mean.
△ Everyday Words: Too casual; avoids using content-specific terms.
"Cite both texts & explain details."
1 Point Beginning
✕ No Source Facts: Gives general guesses or personal opinions only.
✕ No Sources Named: Fails to reference any of the provided articles.
✕ No Explanations: Writing is confusing or facts are inaccurate.
✕ Copied Prompt: Copied sentences word-for-word from texts.
"Must research and explain source facts."
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Part 3: Conventions & Style (Max 2 Points)
Essential Strategy: Maintain an objective, explanatory tone with clean grammar
Target: 2 Points
2 Points (Goal) Clear & Academic
✓ Objective Tone: Teaches the facts without saying "I think" or "In my opinion".
✓ Varied Sentences: Blends short sentences with compound/complex structures.
✓ Clean Mechanics: Accurate quotation marks, commas, capitals, and spelling.
1 Point (Partial) Minor Errors
△ Slips into Casual: Sounds conversational or uses first person ("I", "you").
△ Sentence Errors: Some run-ons or fragments, but meaning is still clear.
△ Punctuation Slips: Missing quotation marks around evidence or comma errors.
0 Points (Lacking) Hard to Read
✕ Informal/Biased: Opinionated, careless, or inappropriate style.
✕ Constant Run-ons: Hard to tell where sentences begin and end.
✕ Severe Spelling Mistakes: Errors block the reader from understanding.
The 6 Informative Writing Essentials Checklist
Verify all 6 before submitting!
1. Select a narrow topic: Introduced subject with a specific focus & preview. 2. List important points: Stated each key reason, step, or facet in its own section. 3. Add specifics & support: Developed ideas with facts, definitions, & quotes from 2+ texts. 4. Group related details: Organized paragraphs to fit a clear text structure. 5. Restate topic/thesis: Concluded with a final thought explaining the "so what?" 6. Use topic-related words: Sounded like an expert by defining and using key terms.
"The sound of footsteps echoed down the empty hall before Marcus even had time to turn around."
Key Strategy: Start the story intentionally
2. Sequence Time Shifts:
Signal shifts:"Moments later...", "By sunset...", "Before anyone noticed...", "Meanwhile..."
Key Strategy: Connect action with transitions
3. Satisfy & Reflect:
"Looking back on that afternoon, I realized that some lessons can only be learned the hard way."
Key Strategy: End story with reflection
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Part 2: Elaboration, Dialogue & Description (Max 4 Points)
Essential Strategies: Describe the action • "Show" close-up details • Set the right mood
Target: 3 to 4 Points
4 Points Mastery
✓ Sensory Action: Uses sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste to bring key scenes to life.
✓ Show, Don't Tell: Shows character feelings through body language and actions.
✓ Realistic Dialogue: Conversations reveal personality and advance the story plot.
✓ Vivid Mood: Creates a distinct atmosphere that matches the events.
"Vivid imagery puts reader in the scene!"
3 Points Proficient
✓ Good Details: Describes characters and settings with concrete language.
✓ Uses Dialogue: Characters talk to each other to help explain the action.
✓ Sensory Words: Includes sensory words to describe the surroundings.
✓ Clear Mood: Reader can easily tell how the characters are feeling.
"Meets all 7th/8th grade story goals!"
2 Points Developing
△ Too Much Telling: Tells what happened (*"He was scared"*) instead of showing it.
△ Little Dialogue: Very little spoken dialogue, or dialogue feels robotic.
△ Weak Descriptions: Vague nouns and adjectives; few sensory details.
△ Flat Tone: Lacks emotional impact or clear atmosphere.
"Show character reactions & add dialogue."
1 Point Beginning
✕ Bare Bones: Only a summary list of actions with zero descriptive details.
✕ No Dialogue: No characters speak throughout the entire piece.
✕ No Sensory Words: No sights, sounds, or physical textures described.
✕ Emotionless: Reader feels disconnected from the story.
"Must add characters, dialogue, & sensory words."
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Part 3: Conventions & Dialogue Rules (Max 2 Points)
Essential Rules: New speaker on a new line • Quotation marks • Varied sentences
Target: 2 Points
2 Points (Goal) Dialogue Pro
✓ Dialogue Rules: New speaker = new paragraph; commas and periods inside quotes.
✓ Varied Sentences: Blends short dramatic sentences with rich complex ones.
✓ Clean Spelling: Few or no errors; never interrupts story flow.
1 Point (Partial) Minor Errors
△ Dialogue Glitches: Forgot to start a new line for a new speaker or missing quote marks.
△ Sentence Errors: Some run-ons or fragments during action scenes.
△ Noticeable Typos: Some spelling mistakes, but reader still understands.
0 Points (Lacking) Hard to Read
✕ No Quote Marks: Can't tell who is speaking or where dialogue starts.
✕ Constant Run-ons: Sentences run together without periods or commas.
✕ Severe Spelling Errors: Distracts and confuses the reader.
The 6 Narrative Writing Essentials Checklist
Verify all 6 before submitting!
1. Create a basic plot: Made something meaningful happen to someone (conflict & climax). 2. Hook & satisfy readers: Started with an intentional hook and ended with reflection. 3. Sequence time & events: Connected action smoothly with transitions between time & scenes. 4. Describe the action: Used sensory details (5 senses) to zoom in on key moments. 5. "Show" close-up details: Showed character reactions, expressions, and physical setting. 6. Set the right mood: Established emotional tone and used accurate dialogue punctuation.
✕ No Text Proof: Only shares personal feelings with zero source facts.
✕ No Sources Named: Fails to reference any of the provided passages.
✕ Unexplained: Disconnected ideas that do not convince.
✕ Copied Bulk: Copied whole sentences straight from the prompt.
"Must cite evidence from both articles."
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Part 3: Conventions (Sentences, Punctuation & Spelling) (Max 2 Points)
Essential Strategy: Clean sentences, quotation marks around evidence, and correct spelling
Target: 2 Points
2 Points (Goal) Clean & Convincing
✓ Complete Sentences: No run-ons or fragments; varied sentence lengths.
✓ Quotes & Punctuation: Quotation marks around copied facts; proper commas and capitals.
✓ Good Spelling: Accurate grade-level spelling that keeps writing clear.
1 Point (Partial) Minor Errors
△ Some Run-ons: A few sentences run together without periods.
△ Punctuation Slips: Missing quotation marks around evidence or missed commas.
△ Some Spelling Mistakes: Noticeable typos, but meaning is still clear.
0 Points (Lacking) Hard to Read
✕ Broken Sentences: Frequent sentence fragments make ideas hard to follow.
✕ Missing Basics: No periods, capital letters, or quotation marks.
✕ Severe Spelling Errors: Mistakes block the reader from understanding.
The 6 Persuasive Writing Essentials Checklist
Verify all 6 before submitting!
1. Identify topic & position: Stated what I want or believe in the first paragraph. 2. List many good reasons: Backed up my stance with facts & quotes from 2+ texts. 3. Organize key points: Ordered reasons logically and ended with my best reason. 4. End with what you want: Told readers exactly what I expect them to do. 5. Express your attitude: Revealed my perspective with conviction and voice. 6. Employ exact words: Picked precise, persuasive words and proofread carefully.
"Have you ever wondered about [topic]? Learning about its [Part 1] and [Part 2] reveals fascinating facts."
Key Strategy: Introduce subject & specific focus
2. Linking Facts:
Connect your details: "For example...", "According to the article...", "In addition to this...", "As a result..."
Key Strategy: Group related details with transitions
3. Wrap-up / 'So What?':
"In conclusion, [topic] is important because [restate main idea]. Without it, [final thought]."
Key Strategy: Conclude with a final thought or 'so what?'
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Part 2: Facts, Details & Definitions (Max 4 Points)
Essential Strategies: Add specifics • Cite source texts • Use topic words to sound like an expert
Target: 3 to 4 Points
4 Points Super Writer!
✓ 2+ Articles: Includes facts, numbers, and quotes from more than one passage.
✓ Gives Credit: Tells where facts came from (e.g. "In the article...").
✓ Explains Clearly: Explains what each fact means in your own words.
✓ Topic Words: Uses and defines key science or history terms like an expert.
"Explains the topic with rich evidence!"
3 Points Target Met
✓ Multiple Sources: Uses facts from more than one reading text.
✓ Mentions Text: Lets the reader know where facts were found.
✓ Good Explanations: Connects facts to the main topic.
✓ Subject Words: Uses good vocabulary related to the topic.
"Meets all 4th–6th grade state goals!"
2 Points Almost There
△ Only 1 Text: Only used facts from one article; information is thin.
△ No Source Credit: Forgets to tell the reader where facts came from.
△ Fact Dumping: Just drops in facts without explaining what they mean.
△ Everyday Words: Uses overly casual words instead of topic vocabulary.
"Use both texts & explain details."
1 Point Getting Started
✕ No Text Facts: Shares personal guesses with zero facts from the articles.
✕ No Sources Named: Doesn't reference any provided passages.
✕ Inaccurate: Information is confusing or incorrect.
✕ Copied Bulk: Copied sentences straight off the page.
"Must cite facts from the texts."
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Part 3: Conventions (Sentences, Punctuation & Spelling) (Max 2 Points)
Essential Strategy: Objective explanatory voice, clean sentences, and correct punctuation
Target: 2 Points
2 Points (Goal) Clear & Clean
✓ Informative Voice: Focuses on teaching facts; avoids saying "I think" or "In my opinion".
✓ Complete Sentences: Sentences are complete and varied (no run-ons).
✓ Clean Mechanics: Proper quotation marks, periods, capitals, and spelling.
1 Point (Partial) Minor Errors
△ Slips into Opinion: Sounds like an opinion piece instead of teaching facts.
△ Some Run-ons: A few sentences run together without periods.
△ Missing Punctuation: Missing quotation marks around facts or comma slips.
0 Points (Lacking) Hard to Read
✕ Too Casual: Careless or confusing writing throughout.
✕ Broken Sentences: Frequent sentence fragments or missing end marks.
✕ Severe Spelling Mistakes: Typos make the explanation hard to understand.
Grades 4–6 Informative Writing Checklist
Check off each item before turning in!
1. Clear Topic: Introduced my topic and main idea in the first paragraph. 2. Grouped Details: Each paragraph covers one category or step clearly. 3. Evidence from 2+ Texts: Used facts and quotes from more than one passage. 4. Explained Facts: Explained what facts mean in my own words. 5. Topic Words: Used science or social studies vocabulary like an expert. 6. Proofread: Checked for capital letters, periods, and quotation marks.
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"Needs a problem, climax, and solution."
Writer's Toolkit: Handy Story Starters & Time Words
1. Hook the Reader:
"The door slammed shut, and suddenly everything went completely dark."
Key Strategy: Start the story with action or sound
2. Moving Time Forward:
Instead of "and then": "A few minutes later...", "Without warning...", "Meanwhile...", "As soon as..."
Key Strategy: Connect action with time transitions
3. Reflective Ending:
"As we walked home, I smiled. That day taught me that true friends never give up."
Key Strategy: Satisfy readers with a reflection
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Part 2: Sensory Details, Action & Dialogue (Max 4 Points)
Essential Strategies: Describe the action • "Show" close-up details • Set the right mood
Target: 3 to 4 Points
4 Points Super Writer!
✓ 5 Senses: Describes what characters see, hear, smell, and feel to build the scene.
✓ Show, Don't Tell: Shows feelings through actions (e.g., trembling hands instead of "he was scared").
✓ Great Dialogue: Characters talk to each other to help tell the story.
✓ Strong Mood: Creates an exciting, spooky, or joyful feeling throughout.
"Puts the reader right inside the scene!"
3 Points Target Met
✓ Descriptive Words: Uses adjectives and strong verbs to paint a picture.
✓ Some Dialogue: Characters speak at important moments.
✓ Sensory Details: Includes sights and sounds to describe the setting.
✓ Clear Feelings: Reader understands how characters feel.
"Meets all 4th–6th grade story goals!"
2 Points Almost There
△ Too Much Telling: Tells what happened without painting a picture.
△ Little Dialogue: Characters barely speak, or dialogue is missing.
△ Plain Words: Uses simple, everyday words over and over.
△ Flat Story: Lacks excitement or emotional energy.
"Add dialogue & describe what things look like."
1 Point Getting Started
✕ Bare Actions: Only writes a brief summary list of actions.
✕ No Dialogue: Zero spoken lines in the entire piece.
✕ No Descriptions: No sensory words or descriptions of setting.
✕ Emotionless: Reader cannot connect to the story.
"Add details to show characters & setting."
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Part 3: Conventions & Dialogue Punctuation (Max 2 Points)
Essential Strategy: Quotation marks around dialogue, capital letters, and correct spelling
Target: 2 Points
2 Points (Goal) Dialogue Star
✓ Quotation Marks: Quotes go around words characters say: "Look out!" yelled Sam.
✓ New Speaker Line: Starts a new line whenever a different person talks.
✓ Clean Spelling: Grade-level words are spelled correctly.
1 Point (Partial) Minor Errors
△ Dialogue Slips: Forgot quotation marks on some dialogue or missed a comma.
△ Some Run-ons: A few sentences run together without periods.
△ Noticeable Spelling: Some typos, but the story is still easy to follow.
0 Points (Lacking) Hard to Read
✕ No Quote Marks: Can't tell who is talking or what is said.
✕ No Periods: Sentences run together with no punctuation.
✕ Severe Spelling Mistakes: Typos make the story confusing.
Grades 4–6 Narrative Writing Checklist
Check off each item before turning in!
1. Clear Hook: Introduced characters, setting, and the problem right away. 2. Complete Plot: Has an exciting climax and a satisfying solution. 3. Time Words: Used words like *suddenly, later, meanwhile* to move time. 4. Sensory Details: Used the 5 senses (sights, sounds, textures). 5. Character Dialogue: Included dialogue with quotation marks. 6. Proofread: Checked for capital letters, periods, and spelling.
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"Most importantly of all, the biggest reason is..."
End With What to Do:
"Please join me and [action you want] today!"
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Part 2: Facts & Exact Words (Up to 4 Stars)
Use proof from the reading • Tell where you found facts • Use convincing words
Goal: 2–3 Stars ⭐
4 Stars Champion
★ Both Texts: Pulls awesome facts from more than one passage.
★ Names Source: Says where facts came from (e.g. "The story said...").
★ Explains Why: Explains how facts prove you are right.
★ Exact Words: Uses smart words that sound exciting and convincing!
"Proves it like a champ!"
3 Stars Super Star
★ Uses Facts: Uses details and proof from the reading.
★ Mentions Text: Lets readers know facts came from the book.
★ Good Details: Connects facts to your opinion clearly.
★ Good Words: Uses clear and interesting words.
"Great facts and details!"
2 Stars Grade 3 Goal!
★ Some Facts: Uses at least one or two facts from the reading.
★ Simple Proof: Facts support your opinion.
★ Understood: The reader understands your idea.
★ Own Words: Mostly written in your own words.
"Meets 3rd Grade State Target!"
1 Star Practice
• No Text Facts: Only made-up guesses; no reading facts.
• Thin Details: Very few details to prove the opinion.
• Copied Lines: Copied word-for-word from the text.
• Needs Work: Look back in the text for facts.
"Add facts from the text!"
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Part 3: Conventions (Sentences & Spelling) (Up to 2 Stars)
Capital letters at start • Periods at the end • Best 3rd grade spelling
Goal: 2 Stars ⭐
2 Stars (Goal!) Super Clean
✓ Capitals & Periods: Every sentence starts with a capital and ends with a mark (. ! ?).
✓ Complete Sentences: No run-ons; sentences make complete sense.
✓ Good Spelling: Word wall words are spelled correctly!
1 Star (Almost) Check Again
△ Missing Punctuation: Forgot some periods or capital letters.
△ A Few Run-ons: Sentences run together without a break.
△ Some Spelling Mistakes: Can still be read, but needs fixing.
0 Stars Fix Up
✕ No Periods: Sentences have no periods or capitals.
✕ Hard to Read: Words are scrambled or incomplete.
✕ Many Spelling Errors: Reader cannot tell what is written.
My Grade 3 Persuasive Star Checklist
Check all 6 boxes!
1. Opinion: I stated what I want or believe clearly. 2. Good Reasons: I gave more than one good reason with facts. 3. Best Reason: I saved my most exciting reason for last. 4. What to Do: I told readers what I want them to do next. 5. Feelings: I used strong, exciting words with feeling. 6. Edit: Checked for capital letters and periods (. ! ?).
My Star Score: Plan: ___ / 4 Facts: ___ / 4 Fix-ups: ___ / 2 Total: ___ / 10
⭐ 4 to 6 = Grade 3 Target!
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Share a Cool Fact:
"One fascinating fact from the reading is that [fact]."
The 'So What?' Ending:
"Now you know about [topic]. This matters because [why it's important]!"
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Part 2: Facts & Expert Words (Up to 4 Stars)
Find real facts in the text • Tell what they mean • Use smart topic vocabulary
Goal: 2–3 Stars ⭐
4 Stars Champion
★ Both Texts: Includes facts, numbers, and details from more than one passage.
★ Gives Credit: Tells where facts were found (e.g. "In the article...").
★ Explains Clearly: Explains what each fact means in your own words.
★ Expert Words: Defines and uses smart science or history words!
"Teaches like a real expert!"
3 Stars Super Star
★ Lots of Facts: Uses good facts and examples from the reading.
★ Mentions Text: Lets the reader know where facts came from.
★ Clear Details: Explains the facts clearly.
★ Topic Words: Uses good words that match the subject.
"Great facts and details!"
2 Stars Grade 3 Goal!
★ Some Facts: Uses at least one or two facts from the reading.
★ Matches Topic: Facts fit what you are explaining.
★ Understood: The reader learns something new.
★ Own Words: Mostly written in your own words.
"Meets 3rd Grade State Target!"
1 Star Practice
• No Text Facts: Shares personal guesses with no reading facts.
• Thin Details: Very few facts to teach the reader.
• Copied Lines: Copied sentences straight off the page.
• Needs Work: Look back in the text for facts.
"Add facts from the text!"
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Part 3: Conventions (Sentences & Spelling) (Up to 2 Stars)
Capital letters at start • Periods at the end • Best 3rd grade spelling
Goal: 2 Stars ⭐
2 Stars (Goal!) Super Clean
✓ Capitals & Periods: Every sentence starts with a capital and ends with a mark (. ! ?).
✓ Complete Sentences: No run-ons; sentences make complete sense.
✓ Good Spelling: Word wall words are spelled correctly!
1 Star (Almost) Check Again
△ Missing Punctuation: Forgot some periods or capital letters.
△ A Few Run-ons: Sentences run together without a break.
△ Some Spelling Mistakes: Can still be read, but needs fixing.
0 Stars Fix Up
✕ No Periods: Sentences have no periods or capitals.
✕ Hard to Read: Words are scrambled or incomplete.
✕ Many Spelling Errors: Reader cannot tell what is written.
My Grade 3 Informative Star Checklist
Check all 6 boxes!
1. Clear Topic: Introduced what I am teaching in paragraph 1. 2. Grouped Facts: Put facts that go together into their own paragraph. 3. Reading Facts: Used real facts & details from the reading passages. 4. Explained: Explained what facts mean in my own words. 5. Expert Words: Used science or history words to teach my topic. 6. Edit: Checked for capital letters and periods (. ! ?).
My Star Score: Topic: ___ / 4 Facts: ___ / 4 Fix-ups: ___ / 2 Total: ___ / 10
⭐ 4 to 6 = Grade 3 Target!
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Try: "Without warning...", "A moment later...", "By sunset...", "Suddenly..."
End With a Feeling:
"As we headed home, I smiled because we solved the mystery together!"
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Part 2: Characters, Senses & Dialogue (Up to 4 Stars)
Characters talk with quotes • Use the 5 senses • Show how characters feel
Goal: 2–3 Stars ⭐
4 Stars Champion
★ 5 Senses: Describes what characters see, hear, and feel to build the scene.
★ Show, Don't Tell: Shows character feelings with actions (like shaking knees).
★ Talking Characters: Characters talk to each other to help tell the story.
★ Exciting Mood: Reader feels happy, excited, or on the edge of their seat!
"Puts the reader right in the story!"
3 Stars Super Star
★ Descriptive Words: Uses adjectives to describe what things look like.
★ Some Dialogue: Characters talk at important moments.
★ Sensory Words: Includes sights and sounds.
★ Clear Feelings: Shows how characters feel.
"Great details and dialogue!"
2 Stars Grade 3 Goal!
★ Some Details: Tells what things look like.
★ Someone Talks: Has at least one spoken line.
★ Tells Feelings: Says if characters were happy, scared, or proud.
★ Easy to Follow: Reader can picture the events.
"Meets 3rd Grade State Target!"
1 Star Practice
• No Descriptions: Only tells a list of actions with no details.
• No Talking: Characters never speak.
• No Senses: No sights or sounds described.
• Needs Work: Show what happened with describing words!
"Add describing words & dialogue!"
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Part 3: Conventions (Sentences & Quotations) (Up to 2 Stars)
Put quotation marks around talking words • Capitals • Periods (. ! ?)
Goal: 2 Stars ⭐
2 Stars (Goal!) Dialogue Star
✓ Quotation Marks: Quotes go around talking words: "Look at that!" whispered Leo.
✓ Capitals & Periods: Every sentence starts with a capital and ends with a mark.
✓ Good Spelling: Accurate 3rd grade spelling!
1 Star (Almost) Check Quotes
△ Missing Quotes: Forgot quotation marks around some dialogue.
△ Some Run-ons: Sentences run together without a period.
△ Some Spelling Mistakes: Noticeable typos, but easy to read.
0 Stars Fix Up
✕ No Quote Marks: Can't tell who is speaking.
✕ No Periods: Sentences have no periods or capitals.
✕ Many Spelling Errors: Words are hard to understand.
My Grade 3 Story Star Checklist
Check all 6 boxes!
1. Exciting Hook: Introduced characters, setting, and the problem. 2. Story Plot: Has an exciting climax and a solved problem. 3. Time Words: Used words like *first, then, suddenly, later*. 4. 5 Senses: Described what characters saw, heard, and felt. 5. Dialogue: Added talking words with quotation marks (" "). 6. Edit: Checked for capital letters and periods (. ! ?).
My Star Score: Story: ___ / 4 Details: ___ / 4 Fix-ups: ___ / 2 Total: ___ / 10
⭐ 4 to 6 = Grade 3 Target!
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