Assessing your students' writing, Part 6: WORD CHOICE

• The words chosen are specific and accurate. It is easy to understand just what the writer means.
• Striking words and phrases catch the reader's eye and linger in the reader's mind.
• The words and phrases are natural, effective, and appropriate for your audience.
• Lively verbs add energy while specific nouns and modifiers add depth to the story.
• The choices made in language enhance the meaning and clarify understanding.
• The writer has taken care to put just the right word or phrase in just the right spot.
• The words chosen are powerful and engaging. The writer's message is conveyed in an interesting but natural way.