Definition for Conventions

Writing Conventions include spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and paragraphing. The writer should use conventions to enhance the readability of the paper. Spelling should be correct on all words. Punctuation should be smooth and guide the reader through the paper. Capitalization should be used correctly. Paragraphing should reinforce organization. The writer may manipulate conventions for effect.

Rubric for Conventions...Conventions - Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar, Capitals, Etc.

Instructions:

• Read the paper all the way through.

• Read the criteria item and enter Y for Yes, N for No, and S for Sort of.

• Mark your score in the space provided.

• Give 1 point for each Y, 1/2 point for each S and 0 points for each N
  
  ___ ___ The writer uses capitals correctly.
  
  ___ ___ Periods, commas, exclamation marks and quotations marks are in the right places.
  
  ___ ___Almost every word is spelled correctly.
  
  ___ ___The writer indented each paragraph.
  
  ___ ___ The writer's spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization make the paper easy to read and understand.

 

Lesson Plans for Conventions

Lesson Plans, Grades 1-3

Lesson Plans, Grades 4+5

Literature to Illustrate Ideas for Conventions

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Book Title	Author
Amazing Pop-Up Grammar Book	Jeannie Maizels
Woe is I	Patricia O'Conner
Yo! Yes!	Chris Raschka
It Looked Like Spilt Milk	Charles Shaw
You'll Never Guess	Fiona Dunbar
Animalia	Grame Base
Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns	Ruth Keller
Kites Sail High: a Book About Verbs	Ruth Keller
Fantastic! Wow! and Unreal!: a Book About Interjections and Conjunctions	Ruth Keller

 

Samples for Conventions

Samples, Grades 1 - 3
Samples, Grades 1 - 3
Samples

Web Resources for Conventions

Descriptors for Conventions
Examples 1