Informative/Explanatory Writing Checklist: Grade 4
[Pages:1]Writing Structure & Organization
Name: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Informative/Explanatory Writing Checklist: Grade 4
I write Informative/Explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
How is my Informative/Explanatory writing? Did I write like a fourth grader?
I introduced my topic or text clearly by explaining why the subject mattered, Introduction telling a surprising fact or giving a big picture. Organization I grouped information into paragraphs and sections. Each section had
information that was about the same thing. I used headings and I may have used subheadings.
YES NO
I used illustrations, multi-media, diagrams, charts, bold words, or definitions boxes to help teach my readers.
Transitions
I used transition words in each section that help readers understand how one
piece of information connected with others. If I wrote the section in sequence, I used words and phrases such as before, later, next, then, and after. If I organized the section in kinds or parts, I used words such as another, also, and for example.
Conclusion I wrote a conclusion in which I restated the main points and may have offered a
final thought or question for readers to consider.
Elaboration I wrote different kinds of facts and concrete details such as numbers, names, and examples.
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I used definitions, quotations, or other information and examples related to the
topic.
I might have used compare/contrast, cause/effect, or pro/con to help teach my
readers.
Task Focus My whole piece stays focused on my task or prompt.
Research
I used information from a variety of sources to support my topic. I used details
and examples by drawing inferences from the text.
Vocabulary I used precise words and the vocabulary of experts to inform about or explain the topic.
Grammar I used strong words and phrases correctly to bring my writing to life.
Punctuation Before I wrote my final draft I checked to make sure I used punctuation correctly (capitalization, commas, quotations, etc.)
Spelling
Before I wrote my final draft I checked to make sure all my words were spelled
correctly or I used resources to help me spell words I wasn't sure about.
Sentence Fluency
I used complete sentences. I used different kinds of sentences to make my writing interesting and engage my reader.
Development & Elaboration of Ideas
Language Conventions & Word Choice
Language
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