OSSLT 2008 Long Writing Task - Series of Paragraphs

WRITING A SERIES OF PARAGRAPHS: CHECKLIST

The Task	Do I…	PRACTICE: “Should impaired drivers be allowed to keep their licences”
Title	Focus on Key Words Clearly AGREE or DISAGREE
Rough Notes	Use a graphic organizer? Jot point form notes?
Writing the Series of Paragraphs	Directly relate my response to the prompt? Have a thoughtful progression of ideas?
First Paragraph	Have a clear, consistent opinion? Identify key points that are thoughtfully chosen?
Second / Third Paragraphs	Develop my position with specific supporting details? Include examples/proof illustrating my point?
Last Paragraph	Restate my Opinion? Summarize my main points? Include a final thought – connection to community/ world?
Overall	Write at least 3 paragraphs? Write in complete sentences? Write consistently in first or third person? Check grammar, spelling, punctuation for correctness?