Written Report Student Checklist This checklist belongs to:_______________________________________ Name of report:__________________________________ Date:___________________________   Put a checkmark beside the items that describe your report. Mechanics  ____ My paragraphs are sound.  ____ Each of my paragraphs has one main idea.  ____ I have used correct grammar.  ____ I have used correct punctuation.  ____ Periods are at the end of my sentences.  ____ I have quotation marks around dialogue.  ____ My spelling is correct.  ____ My handwriting is readable.  ____ My print-out contains no typos.   Fluency ____ My sentences begin in different ways.  ____ My sentences build upon the ones before. ____ My sentences are different lengths.  ____ The meaning of each of my sentences is clear. ____ There are no run-ons. ____ My sentences flow and use correct grammar. ____ My sentences are complete.  ____ My handwriting is readable. Organization ___ My report is sequenced in order.  ____ My introduction is exciting and inviting. ____ My ideas flow and are connected.  ____ I have a satisfying conclusion. Capitalization ____ I have capitalized people and pet names. ____I have capitalized the first word in each sentence. ____ I have capitalized months and days. ____I have capitalized cities, states, and places. ____ I have capitalized titles of books, movies, etc. Word Choice ____ Every word seems to be just right. ____ I used a lot of describing words. ____ My words paint pictures in the reader's mind. ____ I used strong verbs like darted and exclaimed. ____ I used synonyms to add variety. Ideas ____I used brainstorming or a story map to create and organize ideas. ____ I have listened to suggestions from the teacher or peer writers. ____My report is clear and focused. ____ I understand my topic. ___ My details give the reader important information. ____ My ideas relate to one another. ____My ideas are written in my own words.