A checklist is both a reporting tool and an assessment tool. Therefore, the checklists in this book can be and probably should be used by both teachers and students. Older students (grades 4 and up) can use a checklist, such as the Persuasive Writing Checklist (p. 21) prior to turn- ing in a product to be evaluated. He or she will be able to “check” for errors, completion and content of th…