Writer’s Workshop:

Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
charts & checklist
 Charts to remind your
students of including
their writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
will fit onto 2 sides in
their writing journals-
takes up little to no
space!

When students complete their

writing, they can use the half-
page Writing VOICES Checklists to
monitor their progress!
You can laminate these and use
them over-and-over, or print
them to allow students to grab
after each piece of writing and
check off with a pencil!
 These charts also come full-page (8.5 x 11) to display on
your wall or to make into a booklet in your writing center!
Each chart (in both sizes) come in color and black/white!
 V.O.I.C.E.S. make writing better!
Voice: I can express my thoughts, feelings and emotions! I can
show my personality in my writing!
Organization: I can write in a way that helps my readers

Exciting Word Choice: I choose interesting words and write

Conventions: I can edit my writing so others can easily read it!
follow along! Readers can easily understand my writing!

in a way to help my readers “see” what’s happening in their minds!

Sentence Fluency: I can use different sentence beginnings,
Voice: I can express my thoughts, feelings and emotions! I can
Ideas: I can write clearly and with a focus! My writing is very

Ideas: I can write clearly and with a focus! My writing is very

Organization: I can write in a way that helps my readers
interesting for my readers!

structures, lengths and types to keep my writing creative!

Conventions: I can edit my writing so others can easily read it!

V.O.I.C.E.S. make writing better!

follow along! Readers can easily understand my writing!

Grammar is important so I correct any mistakes!

Grammar is important so I correct any mistakes!

Exciting Word Choice: I choose interesting words and write
in a way to help my readers “see” what’s happening in their minds!
Sentence Fluency: I can use different sentence beginnings,
structures, lengths and types to keep my writing creative!

show my personality in my writing!

V.O.I.C.E.S. make writing better!

interesting for my readers!

Voice: I can express my thoughts, feelings and emotions! I can
show my personality in my writing!
Organization: I can write in a way that helps my readers
follow along! Readers can easily understand my writing!
Ideas: I can write clearly and with a focus! My writing is very
interesting for my readers!
Conventions: I can edit my writing so others can easily read it!
Grammar is important so I correct any mistakes!
Exciting Word Choice: I choose interesting words and write
in a way to help my readers “see” what’s happening in their minds!
Sentence Fluency: I can use different sentence beginnings,
structures, lengths and types to keep my writing creative!
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have… Your writing should have… Your writing should have…

voice organization ideas

Writing with VOICE: Writing with ORGANIZATION:
* sounds like YOU * starts with a good beginning
* means “talking” to your reader to “hook” your reader
* has a clear purpose (P.I.E.)
* uses dialogue
* includes a beginning, middle
* includes what you are thinking
and ending (ideas in order)
* expresses your feelings
* includes transition words
* is written with a specific
* has a conclusion linked back to
audience in mind
your purpose for writing
Writing with your IDEAS:
* help to keep your writing
clear and focused (on topic)
* help to explain your thoughts
* is interesting and grabs the
attention of your reader
* help to “show” and not just “tell”
* help to include many details,
reasons and example s

Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.

Your writing should have… Your writing should have… Your writing should have…

conventions exciting sentence

Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentence s
word choice fluency
Using EXCITING word choice:
Using SENTENCE fluency:
* replaces “common” words
* helps your writing flow
with synonyms (use a thesaurus)
* helps change up your writing
* includes your favorite words
sentence patterns (simple vs.
and/or phrases
compound vs. complex sentences)
* uses a bigger vocabulary
* includes changing the way you
* means using more descriptive
start your sentences
language to describe (5 senses)
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences
Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization
and punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences
 My Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Checklist My Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Checklist
I am ready to check over my writing. I am ready to check over my writing.
Voice: Voice:
____ My writing sounds like ME. ____ I showed my thinking. ____ My writing sounds like ME. ____ I showed my thinking.
____ I am “talking” to my reader. ____ I expressed my feelings. ____ I am “talking” to my reader. ____ I expressed my feelings.
____ I used dialogue. ____ I have an audience in mind. ____ I used dialogue. ____ I have an audience in mind.
Organization: Organization:
____ My writing starts with a good “hook” to grab my reader. ____ My writing starts with a good “hook” to grab my reader.
____ I have a beginning, middle and ending. ____ I have a beginning, middle and ending.
____ I have a clear purpose. ____ I used transition words. ____ I have a clear purpose. ____ I used transition words.
____ My writing is in order. ____ I have a conclusion. ____ My writing is in order. ____ I have a conclusion.
Ideas: Ideas:
____ My writing is clear and focused. ____ My writing is clear and focused.
____ My writing is interesting and I grabbed my reader’s attention. ____ My writing is interesting and I grabbed my reader’s attention.
____ I explained my thoughts. ____ I “showed” and not just told. ____ I explained my thoughts. ____ I “showed” and not just told.
____ I used details/examples. ____ I stayed on topic. ____ I used details/examples. ____ I stayed on topic.
Conventions: Conventions:
____ I used correct capitalization and punctuation. ____ I used correct capitalization and punctuation.
____ My tenses agree. ____ My subjects and verbs agree. ____ My tenses agree. ____ My subjects and verbs agree.
____ My spelling is correct. ____ I used complete sentences. ____ My spelling is correct. ____ I used complete sentences.
____ You can understand my writing. ____ You can understand my writing.
Exciting Word Choice: Exciting Word Choice:
____ I replaced “common” words with interesting ones. ____ I replaced “common” words with interesting ones.
____ I used my favorite words/phrases. ____ I used my favorite words/phrases.
____ I used bigger words. ____ I used descriptive language. ____ I used bigger words. ____ I used descriptive language.
Sentence Fluency: Sentence Fluency:
____ My writing flows. ____ My writing flows.
____ I used different sentence patterns. ____ I used different sentence patterns.
____ I used different ways to begin my sentences. Miss P’s Style © 2017
____ I used different ways to begin my sentences. Miss P’s Style © 2017
 My Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Checklist My Writing V.O.I.C.E.S. Checklist
I am ready to check over my writing. I am ready to check over my writing.
Voice: Voice:
____ My writing sounds like ME. ____ I showed my thinking. ____ My writing sounds like ME. ____ I showed my thinking.
____ I am “talking” to my reader. ____ I expressed my feelings. ____ I am “talking” to my reader. ____ I expressed my feelings.
____ I used dialogue. ____ I have an audience in mind. ____ I used dialogue. ____ I have an audience in mind.
Organization: Organization:
____ My writing starts with a good “hook” to grab my reader. ____ My writing starts with a good “hook” to grab my reader.
____ I have a beginning, middle and ending. ____ I have a beginning, middle and ending.
____ I have a clear purpose. ____ I used transition words. ____ I have a clear purpose. ____ I used transition words.
____ My writing is in order. ____ I have a conclusion. ____ My writing is in order. ____ I have a conclusion.
Ideas: Ideas:
____ My writing is clear and focused. ____ My writing is clear and focused.
____ My writing is interesting and I grabbed my reader’s attention. ____ My writing is interesting and I grabbed my reader’s attention.
____ I explained my thoughts. ____ I “showed” and not just told. ____ I explained my thoughts. ____ I “showed” and not just told.
____ I used details/examples. ____ I stayed on topic. ____ I used details/examples. ____ I stayed on topic.
Conventions: Conventions:
____ I used correct capitalization and punctuation. ____ I used correct capitalization and punctuation.
____ My tenses agree. ____ My subjects and verbs agree. ____ My tenses agree. ____ My subjects and verbs agree.
____ My spelling is correct. ____ I used complete sentences. ____ My spelling is correct. ____ I used complete sentences.
____ You can understand my writing. ____ You can understand my writing.
Exciting Word Choice: Exciting Word Choice:
____ I replaced “common” words with interesting ones. ____ I replaced “common” words with interesting ones.
____ I used my favorite words/phrases. ____ I used my favorite words/phrases.
____ I used bigger words. ____ I used descriptive language. ____ I used bigger words. ____ I used descriptive language.
Sentence Fluency: Sentence Fluency:
____ My writing flows. ____ My writing flows.
____ I used different sentence patterns. ____ I used different sentence patterns.
____ I used different ways to begin my sentences. Miss P’s Style © 2017
____ I used different ways to begin my sentences. Miss P’s Style © 2017
 V.O.I.C.E.S.
make writing better!
Voice: I can express my thoughts, feelings
and emotions! I can show my personality in my
writing!
Organization: I can write in a way that
helps my readers follow along! Readers can easily
understand my writing!
Ideas: I can write clearly and with a focus!
My writing is very interesting for my readers!
Conventions: I can edit my writing so
others can easily read it! Grammar is important
so I correct any mistakes!
Exciting Word Choice: I choose
interesting words and write in a way to help my
readers “see” what’s happening in their minds!
Sentence Fluency: I can use different
sentence beginnings, structures, lengths and
types to keep my writing creative! Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
voice
Writing with VOICE:
* sounds like YOU
* means “talking” to your reader
* uses dialogue
* includes what you are thinking
* expresses your feelings
* is written with a specific
audience in mind
Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
organization
Writing with ORGANIZATION:
* starts with a good beginning to
“hook” your reader
* has a clear purpose (P.I.E.)
* includes a beginning, middle and
ending (ideas in order)
* includes transition words
* has a conclusion linked back to
your purpose for writing
Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
ideas
Writing with your IDEAS:
* help to keep your writing clear
and focused (on topic)
* help to explain your thoughts
* is interesting and grabs the
attention of your reader
* help to “show” and not just “tell”
* help to include many details,
reasons and examples
Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
conventions
Writing CONVENTIONS:
* make writing understandable
* include correct capitalization and
punctuation throughout
(especially beginning and ending each sentence)
* include your tenses agreeing
(past, present and future should be consistent)
* include subject-verb agreement
* include correct spelling
* include complete sentences Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
exciting
word choice
Using EXCITING word choice:
* replaces “common” words
with synonyms (use a thesaurus)
* includes your favorite words
and/or phrases
* uses a bigger vocabulary
* means using more descriptive
language to describe (5 senses)
Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
sentence
fluency
Using SENTENCE fluency:
* helps your writing flow
* helps change up your writing
sentence patterns (simple vs.
compound vs. complex sentences)
* includes changing the way
you start your sentences
Miss P’s Style © 2017
 Writing V.O.I.C.E.S.
Your writing should have…
exciting
word choice
Using EXCITING word choice:
* replaces “common” words
with synonyms (use a thesaurus)
* includes your favorite words
and/or phrases
* uses a bigger vocabulary
* means using more descriptive
language to describe (5 senses)
Miss P’s Style © 2017