Second Grade Writing
Writing to persuade
Students in second grade will learn persuasive writing techniques. They will learn to state their opinion and give reasons and evidence to persuade the reader.
Students will learn to ask for something and give facts, details, and reasons to support their opinion.
Students will use strong vocabulary and transition words to help persuade the reader.
Conventions
Has the writing been proofread and edited?
Is each word spelled correctly?
Are capitalization, grammar, and punctuation used properly?
Does each paragraph explain only one thought or idea?
Sentence Fluency
Do sentences begin in different ways?
Do sentences vary in length and structure?
Can the reader move with ease from one sentence to the next?
Does the writing have a natural flow when read aloud?
Ideas
Is the writing focused on one main idea?
Is the main idea supported with interesting details?
Does the piece include interesting and original ideas?
Does the writer seem to be an expert on the topic?
Organization
Does the beginning of the piece grab the reader's attention?
Are there transitions to connect ideas and details?
Does the writing follow a logical sequence?
Does the ending sum up the main idea?
Voice
Does the writer clearly express his/her thoughts?
Is the writer's point of view clear?
Does the writing address its audience?
Has the writer added a unique, personal touch to the piece?
Word Choice
Does the writer use everyday words well?
Do the words create detailed pictures in the reader's mind?
Does the writer avoid repeating words?
Are ideas expressed with strong and precise language?