Formative Assessment: Writing
Grade 5 CCSS Standard 2.c. and 2.d
Title:
How to Plan the Perfect Birthday Party: Use precise language and link ideas.
CCSS Standard:
W.2.c and 2.d*
Write informative/explanatory text to examine a topic and convey ideas and information
clearly. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases,
and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). Use precise language and domain-specific
vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
Focus: Write using precise language and linking ideas together
Supplies:
To get:
Provided:
Notebook paper or worksheet provided
Pictures of birthday parties (decorations, cakes, presents, etc.) or use the
pictures provided
Worksheet
Pictures of birthday parties
Directions to Teacher:
Show students pictures of children at a birthday party. Tell students to write a paragraph
or two to explain the perfect birthday party. Remind them to link their ideas together and
use specific and precise vocabulary.
Scoring Scale: Write a paragraph using precise language and link ideas together
(grade 5)
Score
4
3
2
1
0
Category
Above
Proficient
Proficient
Not Yet
Proficient
Far From
Proficient
Performance Descriptors
Score of 3 performance; and words are vivid; writing flows easily
from sentence to sentence
Sentences link ideas together and are clear and focused; precise
language is used
Sentences may not link ideas; language is precise in places
Sentences do not link ideas; language is vague or imprecise
No skill demonstrated
*Key = Writing, Common Core State Standard Number, sub-point (W.2.c and 2.d)
Creator(s): Tammi Kastelnik – Lake Oswego School District
Project development, facilitation and coordination, Linda Vanderford, Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation (CIE) Services
Clackamas Education Service District, Direct Access to Student Achievement Grant (D.A.T.A. Project), 2012.
Formative Assessment: Writing
Grade 5 CCSS Standard 2.c. and 2.d
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruthieki/110355420/ by Ruthieki
http://www.flickr.com/photos/charmedsara/2690316690/ by charmedsara
*Key = Writing, Common Core State Standard Number, sub-point (W.2.c and 2.d)
Creator(s): Tammi Kastelnik – Lake Oswego School District
Project development, facilitation and coordination, Linda Vanderford, Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation (CIE) Services
Clackamas Education Service District, Direct Access to Student Achievement Grant (D.A.T.A. Project), 2012.
Formative Assessment: Writing
Grade 5 CCSS Standard 2.c. and 2.d
Student Name _____________________________ Date ______________
Directions to Students:
In the space provided write a paragraph or two to explain the perfect birthday party. Be
sure to link ideas together and use specific and precise vocabulary.
*Key = Writing, Common Core State Standard Number, sub-point (W.2.c and 2.d)
Creator(s): Tammi Kastelnik – Lake Oswego School District
Project development, facilitation and coordination, Linda Vanderford, Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation (CIE) Services
Clackamas Education Service District, Direct Access to Student Achievement Grant (D.A.T.A. Project), 2012.
Formative Assessment: Writing
Grade 5 CCSS Standard 2.c. and 2.d
Scoring Scale: Write a paragraph using precise language and link ideas together
(grade 5)
Score
4
3
2
1
0
Category
Above
Proficient
Proficient
Not Yet
Proficient
Far From
Proficient
Performance Descriptors
Score of 3 performance; and words are vivid; writing flows easily
from sentence to sentence
Sentences link ideas together and are clear and focused; precise
language is used
Sentences may not link ideas; language is precise in places
Sentences do not link ideas; language is vague or imprecise
No skill demonstrated
*Key = Writing, Common Core State Standard Number, sub-point (W.2.c and 2.d)
Creator(s): Tammi Kastelnik – Lake Oswego School District
Project development, facilitation and coordination, Linda Vanderford, Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation (CIE) Services
Clackamas Education Service District, Direct Access to Student Achievement Grant (D.A.T.A. Project), 2012.