CUPS (Capitals, Use the right word, Punctuation, Spelling) CUPS (Capitals, Use the right word,, Punctuation, Spelling) ● I checked my writing for capitals. They are only at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and names. ● I checked my writing for capitals. They are only at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and names. ● I checked my writing for word use. I used the right words to say what I mean. ● I checked my writing for word use. I used the right words to say what I mean. ● I checked my writing for punctuation. I have periods where a thought ends, question marks where I’m asking, and commas where the reader takes a break ● I checked my writing for punctuation. I have periods where a thought ends, question marks where I’m asking, and commas where the reader takes a break ● I checked my writing for spelling. I made sure to look up words I have trouble with, and used my resources if I need help. ● I checked my writing for spelling. I made sure to look up words I have trouble with, and used my resources if I need help. ARMS (Add, Remove, Move, Say it differently) ARMS (Add, Remove, Move, Say it differently) ● I read through my work. I added new sentences or words to make my work make more sense. ● I read through my work. I added new sentences or words to make my work make more sense. ● I read through my work again. I removed sentences or words that didn’t make sense, or I didn’t need at all. ● I read through my work again. I removed sentences or words that didn’t make sense, or I didn’t need at all. ● I read through my work again. I moved sentences, words, or paragraphs around so my writing flowed better. ● I read through my work again. I moved sentences, words, or paragraphs around so my writing flowed better. ● When I read through my work, I changed some words or sentences that just weren’t working. I found a way to say it differently. ● When I read through my work, I changed some words or sentences that just weren’t working. I found a way to say it differently. Persuasive Language Persuasive Language ● I used transition words between my paragraphs to show I am moving to a new idea. ● I used transition words between my paragraphs to show I am moving to a new idea. ● I used 3 pieces of text evidence in each of my paragraphs. ● I used 3 pieces of text evidence in each of my paragraphs. ● I introduced these pieces of evidence with a linking word. ● I introduced these pieces of evidence with a linking word. ● I used my conclusion to sum up the reasons I stated in my essay. ● I used my conclusion to sum up the reasons I stated in my essay. In this essay, I want you to notice … In this essay, I want you to notice … A challenge writing this essay was ... A challenge writing this essay was ...
