Long Write Revision Sheet: Developing and Explaining Text Connections
Connection
Strength
Connection
How to Revise
Level 1
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Connection is off topic.
- Ex: My entire long write has focused on
explaining how the main character changes
in the story. Then, I construct a connection
between the book I’m reading and another
book that it reminds me of because both
character’s have magical powers.
- This is not a strong connection because it
does not relate back to my writing focus! It
may have to do with the comparing the
characters, but my focus was character
change!
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Construct a new connection:
1.) What is the big idea/focus of my long write?
2.) Is there another movie, book, or experience I’ve had/know
about that connects to my point?
3.) Construct connection.
Level 2
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Connection is relatable to writing topic
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Uses “I can make a connection…” to start
paragraph
Rewrite your opening sentence to have a formal tone rather than
an informal tone (“I”)
o A connection can be made…
o The ____ in ____ can be connected to ____ in ____.
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Only states connection
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Explain your connection to provide details to help your readers
understand where your connection is coming from.
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Link back to the original text to show how it connects.
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Expand on your link to explain how your connection links to the
original text.
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Construct a concluding/wrap-up sentence
Level 3
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Connection is relevant to writing topic
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Be sure that you are writing in a formal tone.
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Open paragraph with formal statement
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Link back to the original text to show how it connects
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States connection
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Expand on your link to explain how your connection links to the
original text.
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Provides limited explanation about connecting idea
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Construct a concluding/wrap-up sentence
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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Connection is relevant to writing topic
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Be sure that you are writing in a formal tone.
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Open paragraph with formal statement
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Expand on your link to explain how your connection links to the
original text.
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States connection
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Construct a concluding/wrap-up sentence
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Provides some explanation about connecting idea
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Attempts to link by constructing a statement linking
back to the text. No explanation.
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Connection is relevant to writing topic
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Be sure that you are writing in a formal tone.
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Formal introduction sentence
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Construct a concluding/wrap-up sentence that reinforces the
connection you have made to your writing point.
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Clearly states connection
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Provides detailed explanation about connecting
idea
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Constructs a statement linking back to the text.
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Explains connection between original text and
established connection.
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Connection is relevant to writing topic
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Re-read for all parts
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Strong introduction sentence with formal statement
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Consider sentence sense and presentation of ideas
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Clearly states connection with specific details to establish
connection type
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Provides thorough explanation about connecting idea
with specific details and examples
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Constructs a statement linking back to the text.
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Clearly explains connection between original text and
established connection by incorporating specific text
impacts and examples.
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Constructs a concluding/wrap-up sentence that reinforces
the connection made to the writing point.