Have You Ever Wondered? 
Self Assessment

Name ________________________________

Date__________________________________

I gained the reader's attention with an interesting opening sentence. 	 	 	 	
I have written in logical sequence so the reader can follow the explanation. 	 	 	 	
I have used language to show the time relationships eg first, finally.
I have used action verbs, eg. drops, falls, ways. 	 	 	 	
I have written in the 'timeless' present tense as I am explaining how/why something happens. 	 	 	 	
I have edited my draft writing by deleting, adding, changing and rearranging. 	 	 	 	
I have checked and corrected my spelling errors. 	 	 	 	

Next time I need to think about:

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