This writing checklist has been a lifesaver for me! It allows me to track each student individually. I can then easily differentiate their instruction and let them move through the writing process at their own pace. It makes grades for achievement records a cinch and I always use it to show parents during parent-teacher conferences.
At the beginning of the year I do 2-3 baseline assessments. I pick a prompt and have the students write. I then look for things that are in my standards and r