6Traits Digest #167 - Monday, March 27, 2000
Report Writing
by "Susan Nixon"
More Peter Rabbit letters
by "Susan Nixon"
Re: 6Traits- Report Writing
by
Re: 6Traits- Report Writing
by "sandra Doughman"
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Subject: Report Writing
From: "Susan Nixon"
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:03:31 -0700
Here is the beginning of a report writing packet you could use with your
students. This was originally written by Jane Malone, a teacher in my
district. I have modified it somewhat. I just used cut and paste from
WordPerfect, so no doubt there will be formatting errors. I'm sure you
can cut and paste into your own word processing program and clean up the
spacing. Susan =3D)
Reporter=92s Name_________________________
Writing A Report
Dear Reporter:
You are about to begin a project called a report. Just like it would
take a grownup reporter days to write a report, it will be the same for
you. This packet will take you through all the steps and make it easy to
do .
Step 1 - Knowing What a Report Is and What It Should Include
Step 2 - Choosing An Appropriate Topic and Gathering Information
Step 3 - Taking Notes
Step 4 - Writing the Rough Draft (Sloppy Copy)
Step 5 - Revising and Editing
Step 6 - Making the Final Copy (Neat Sheet)
Step 7 - Sharing Your Work
Step 1 - Knowing What a Report Is and What It Should Include
Checklist for a Report:
A report is a group of paragraphs, all about the same topic. It also
includes a bibliography, a list of books, magazines, internet sites, or
whatever you used to get your information. The questions below will be
your checklist, and how your report will be graded.
You should refer to this checklist before you write so you can plan
properly, while you are writing so you can be sure you are including all
the right things, and when you revise and edit your work, to be sure it
sounds and looks its best. Continue working on your report until you can
honestly answer, =93Yes!=94to each question.
Ideas
1) _______ Did you choose a topic that=92s not too big and not too small?
2) _______ Does each paragraph you wrote have a main idea?
3) _______Does each paragraph of the report have supporting details to
explain your main idea?
4) _______ Do some details show the readers what you want them to know
instead of just telling?
5) _______ Are your details important, interesting, and correct?
Organization
1) _______ Does the first sentence catch your readers=92 attention so he
will want to keep reading?
2) _______ Do you have a separate paragraph for each main idea about your
topic?
3) _______ Are the details for each main idea in the correct =
paragraph?
4) _______ Does your ending tie everything together and make your readers
keep thinking about your topic?
Voice
1) _______ Does your writing inform? (This should be the purpose of your
report.)
2) _______ Did you use words that are appropriate for your readers?
3) _______ Do your words show your thoughts and feelings about your =
topic?
Word Choice
1) _______ Did you use precise and colorful words to help your reader see
things the way you do?
2) _______ Did you use lively verbs and specific nouns, as well as
adjectives and adverbs?
3) _______ Did you use some words in interesting ways that will stick in
your readers=92 minds?
Sentence Fluency
1) _______ Does your writing make sense?
2) _______ Do your sentences begin with different words?
3) _______ Are your sentences different lengths?
4) _______ Do your sentences sound good when read aloud?
Conventions
1) _______ Did you use correct capitalization in your title and =
sentences?
2) _______ Did you use correct punctuation?
3) _______ Did you spell words correctly?
4) _______ Did you use correct grammar?
5) _______ Did you indent each paragraph?
Presentation
1) _______ Is your handwriting well done? Check letters for size, shape,
spacing, slant, neatness, and resting on the baseline.
2) _______ Do you have straight even margins?
3) _______ If you have illustrations or pictures, do they go well with
your writing?
Susan Nixon
Phoenix, AZ
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Subject: More Peter Rabbit letters
From: "Susan Nixon"
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 14:16:43 -0700
March 27, 2000
Dear Peter Rabbit,
I'm so sorry I ate your dessert. But I could not help it.
I was hungry. Gingerbread is my favorite.
Sincerely,
The Fox
Dear Peter Rabit,
Somthing hapined to me. I fell asleep and the cow ran away.
The shep ran away. I was sad. Can you help me?
Little Boy Blue
March 23, 2000
Dear Peter Rabbit,
I'm Little Red Hen. No body will help me make my bread.
Peter Rabbit, will you help me?
Little Red Hen
Dear Peter Rabbit,
I was having a nap when I smelled something good.
I came down to see what it was. I saw a tuffet and
little Miss Muffet.
I came down. HER HAIR WENT UP LIKE ROCKETS, and
her eyes blew up. Booooom they went! She fainted!
She was too big to carry, but the tuffet was not.
I had a good lunch, but Miss Muffet did not. Peter Rabbit,
I could get one for you, too. I want to tell you more. I will
come to your house. If you don't see anyone, don't shut the door.
I will hang by a string.
Your friend,
The spider
=3D)
Susan, sharing a bit of 2nd grade voice
Susan Nixon
Phoenix, AZ
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Subject: Re: 6Traits- Report Writing
From:
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 19:22:15 EST
Thanks for the great tips, Susan. I'm copying it for future reference.
Billie/ohio
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Subject: Re: 6Traits- Report Writing
From: "sandra Doughman"
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 18:06:52 -0500
Susan,
What grade level would you recommend this report format be starting with?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Nixon"
To: <6Traits@>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 10:03 AM
Subject: 6Traits- Report Writing
> Here is the beginning of a report writing packet you could use with your
> students. This was originally written by Jane Malone, a teacher in my
> district. I have modified it somewhat. I just used cut and paste from
> WordPerfect, so no doubt there will be formatting errors. I'm sure you
> can cut and paste into your own word processing program and clean up the
> spacing. Susan =3D)
>
>
> Reporter's Name_________________________
>
> Writing A Report
>
> Dear Reporter:
>
> You are about to begin a project called a report. Just like it would
> take a grownup reporter days to write a report, it will be the same for
> you. This packet will take you through all the steps and make it easy =
to
> do .
>
>
> Step 1 - Knowing What a Report Is and What It Should Include
> Step 2 - Choosing An Appropriate Topic and Gathering Information
> Step 3 - Taking Notes
> Step 4 - Writing the Rough Draft (Sloppy Copy)
> Step 5 - Revising and Editing
> Step 6 - Making the Final Copy (Neat Sheet)
> Step 7 - Sharing Your Work
>
> Step 1 - Knowing What a Report Is and What It Should Include
>
> Checklist for a Report:
>
> A report is a group of paragraphs, all about the same topic. It also
> includes a bibliography, a list of books, magazines, internet sites, or
> whatever you used to get your information. The questions below will be
> your checklist, and how your report will be graded.
>
> You should refer to this checklist before you write so you can plan
> properly, while you are writing so you can be sure you are including all
> the right things, and when you revise and edit your work, to be sure it
> sounds and looks its best. Continue working on your report until you can
> honestly answer, "Yes!"to each question.
>
> Ideas
>
> 1) _______ Did you choose a topic that's not too big and not too small?
> 2) _______ Does each paragraph you wrote have a main idea?
> 3) _______Does each paragraph of the report have supporting details to
> explain your main idea?
> 4) _______ Do some details show the readers what you want them to know
> instead of just telling?
> 5) _______ Are your details important, interesting, and correct?
>
>
>
>
> Organization
>
> 1) _______ Does the first sentence catch your readers' attention so he
> will want to keep reading?
> 2) _______ Do you have a separate paragraph for each main idea about =
your
> topic?
> 3) _______ Are the details for each main idea in the correct
paragraph?
> 4) _______ Does your ending tie everything together and make your =
readers
> keep thinking about your topic?
>
> Voice
>
> 1) _______ Does your writing inform? (This should be the purpose of =
your
> report.)
> 2) _______ Did you use words that are appropriate for your readers?
> 3) _______ Do your words show your thoughts and feelings about your
topic?
>
> Word Choice
>
> 1) _______ Did you use precise and colorful words to help your reader =
see
> things the way you do?
> 2) _______ Did you use lively verbs and specific nouns, as well as
> adjectives and adverbs?
> 3) _______ Did you use some words in interesting ways that will stick =
in
> your readers' minds?
>
> Sentence Fluency
>
> 1) _______ Does your writing make sense?
> 2) _______ Do your sentences begin with different words?
> 3) _______ Are your sentences different lengths?
> 4) _______ Do your sentences sound good when read aloud?
>
> Conventions
>
> 1) _______ Did you use correct capitalization in your title and
sentences?
> 2) _______ Did you use correct punctuation?
> 3) _______ Did you spell words correctly?
> 4) _______ Did you use correct grammar?
> 5) _______ Did you indent each paragraph?
>
> Presentation
>
> 1) _______ Is your handwriting well done? Check letters for size, shape,
> spacing, slant, neatness, and resting on the baseline.
> 2) _______ Do you have straight even margins?
> 3) _______ If you have illustrations or pictures, do they go well with
> your writing?
>
>
> Susan Nixon
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
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