1. J. Evans St. Clair County RESA Adapted from Writing Pathways
Writing Conference
Name_________________________________ Date______________ Writing Piece ____________________________________
Writing Focus Structure Development Conventions
Lead Transition End Organization Elaboration Craft Spelling Punctuation
Research What are you
trying to do as a
writer?
What have you
done so far?
What would you
like me to
look/listen for?
Notes:
Compliment I can see that you
tried…
Strategy.
This part works
because…
I can see as a
writer you care
about…
This part…. makes me think
about…(connect)
Performance Criteria Not Yet Starting To Yes Notes / Evidence
Structure:
• Lead
• Transitions
• Ending
• Organization
Development:
• Elaboration
• Craft
Conventions:
• Spelling
• Punctuation
Teaching Point
Based on…
What the student is
doing / just about
doing (strengths)?
What strategies
have been
taught?
Assessments you
have done?
Teaching Point:
Teach Type of instruction:
• Demonstration
• Explain – Example
• Guided Practice
• Inquiry
There’s a strategy
writers use that
may be helpful to
you as a writer…
There’s something
I’d like to teach
you that writers
often do…
Notes:
Link – Plan – Parting
Comment…
What is next for you as a writer?
What are you going to do now?
Next time what should I look for?
Focus/Goals: