Based on the writing program of Judith and Evan Gould

Helping our students plan effective on demand responses!

On-Demand for 6th and 8th Grade1 stand-alone prompt - 40 minute time limit1 passage prompt – 90 minute time limit

Latest On-Demand Information Student writing will be scored based on a

holistic 4 point scoring rubric. Form is NOT part of the rubric.

Although forms will not be scored in ODW, they will be mentioned in the prompt to provide context for writing.

Students will be evaluated on their ability to communicate effectively with an audience by supporting complex ideas in a coherent structure (using the requested mode).

All student writing for the assessment will be scored with the understanding that they are FIRST DRAFTS (because of time and space).

Latest On-Demand Information All pre-writing will happen within the

student test booklet: Students will have 1 page to brainstorm and

pre-write (teachers will NOT provide scrap paper).

For the 30/40 minute situational prompt, students will have 2 pages to write their response.

For the 90 minute passage-based prompt, students will have 4 pages to write their response.

Pre-writing will NOT be scored.

Prompt Modes for 2012/2013 K-PREP**According to KDE K-PREP Blueprinthttp://www.education.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/EC1509B4-C7EF-4A51-A79A-46676BE77BC2/0/KPREPBlueprints.pdfStand Alone Prompt

(Choice Between

Two Prompts)

Passage Based Prompt

(One Mandatory Prompt)

6th Grade NarrativeArgumentative

Informative / Explanatory

8th Grade NarrativeInformative / Explanatory

Argumentative

Writing situation:A school district has a new middle school. On the first day,the students realize that they are the first people to sit in thedesks, use the books in the library, walk in the halls, and setthe traditions for all of the students who will attend for yearsAnd years to come. One of the teachers suggests thateveryone write about his or her first day in the school. Thestudents’ narratives will be compiled in a book and placed inthe library for the students who attend after them to read.Writing directions:Think about what it would be like to be the first to attend anewly built school. Write a narrative for thebook, and tell about that first day. Describe whatyou do, see, and feel throughout the day.

Writing Prompts

Writing Situation:  Everyone has a fond memory of a special birthday.

Think about a birthday that stood out among all the others.

Directions for Writing:  Write a paragraph/ essay telling about your favorite birthday.

Prepare the graphic organizer.

Now fold your paper into 4 squares.

I will never forget my sixth birthday.

Fold the paper into four squares. Begin with one well written topic sentence placed in a box in the center. This will become the topic sentence.

Thesis Statement

I will never forget my sixth birthday.

Add three supporting sentences (one in each box). The fourth box should be a feeling sentence that sums up the other three. All sentences should support the main topic in the center.

My grandmother threw me a surprise party.

My parents gave me a wonderful gift.

My friends and I went to the zoo.

It was the best birthday ever.

I will never forget my sixth birthday.

Add a detail in each box to tell more about the supporting sentence.

My grandmother threw me a surprise party.

My parents gave me a wonderful gift.

My friends and I went to the zoo.

It was the best birthday ever.

•She baked my favorite chocolate fudge cake.

•They surprised me with a golden retriever puppy.

•We rode the elephants.

From the graphic organizer to the lined paper……….. I will never forget my sixth birthday. My grandmother threw me a surprise party. She baked my favorite chocolate fudge cake. My parents gave me a wonderful gift. They surprised me with a golden retriever puppy. My friends and I went to the zoo. We rode the elephants. It was the best birthday ever.

I will never forget my sixth birthday.

Now add three details in each box to tell more about the supporting sentence.

My grandmother threw me a surprise party.

My parents gave me a wonderful gift.

My friends and I went to the zoo.

It was the best birthday ever.

•favorite cake

•tons of presents

•exciting games

•golden retriever

•named Goldie

•best friend

•elephant ride

•walked for miles

•rode train

Again from the graphic organizer to the lined paper……….. I will never forget my sixth birthday. My

grandmother threw me a surprise party. She baked my favorite chocolate fudge cake. I got tons of presents. We had such fun playing exciting games. My parents gave me a wonderful gift. They surprised me with a golden retriever puppy. I named her Goldie. She is my best friend today.My friends and I went to the zoo. We rode the elephants. The zoo was so large we walked for miles. Finally we gave up and rode the train. It was the best birthday ever.

I will never forget my sixth birthday.

My grandmother threw me a surprise party.

My parents gave me a wonderful gift.

My friends and I went to the zoo.

It was the best birthday ever.

•favorite cake

•tons of presents

•exciting games

•golden retriever

•named Goldie

•best friend

•elephant ride

•walked for miles

•rode train

Early in the day, After lunch,

Later, Indeed,

Adding a transition word to each box will help the text to flow.

I will never forget my sixth birthday.

Early in the day, my grandmother threw me a surprise party. She baked my favorite chocolate fudge cake. I got tons of presents. We had such fun playing exciting games.

After lunch, my parents gave me a wonderful gift. They surprised me with a golden retriever puppy. I named her Goldie. She is my best friend today.

Later, my friends and I went to the zoo. We rode the elephants. The zoo was so large we walked for miles. Finally we gave up and rode the train.

Indeed, It was the best birthday ever.

4 Square + 3 +T = 5 Paragraphs

Improving the first paragraph (introductory).

First Paragraph (Introduction)

Topic Sentence Center of 4 Square

Use a hook Prepares reader Ties all squares

together

Getting a year older may be bad

for some, but I will never forget my sixth birthday. The attention that I received from friends and family made me feel warm inside. It was a very special day for me. On to the

essay…...

Getting a year older may be bad for some, but I will never forget my sixth birthday. The attention that I received from friends and family made me feel warm inside. It was a very special day for me.

Early in the day, my grandmother threw me a surprise party. She baked my favorite chocolate fudge cake. I got tons of presents. We had such fun playing exciting games.

After lunch, my parents gave me a wonderful gift. They surprised me with a golden retriever puppy. I named her Goldie. She is my best friend today.

Later, my friends and I went to the zoo. We rode the elephants. The zoo was so large we walked for miles. Finally we gave up and rode the train.

Indeed, It was the best birthday ever.

Improving the Final Paragraph (summary)

Wrap-up Sentence with a Transition

Personal/Feeling Sentence, Question or Exclamation(closing with a punch!)

Getting a year older may be bad for some, but I will never forget my sixth birthday. The attention that I received from friends and family made me feel warm inside. It was a very special day for me.

Early in the day, my grandmother threw me a surprise party. She baked my favorite chocolate fudge cake. I got tons of presents. We had such fun playing exciting games.

After lunch, my parents gave me a wonderful gift. They surprised me with a golden retriever puppy. I named her Goldie. She is my best friend today.

Later, my friends and I went to the zoo. We rode the elephants. The zoo was so large we walked for miles. Finally we gave up and rode the train.

Indeed, it was the best birthday ever. The wonderful surprises from my family and friends will stay with me forever.

From this basic format to…...

Narrative

Personal Narrative Has one topic Tells about the writer Has beginning, middle, end Uses words like I, me, my

Narrative

Story Title Character Setting Problem Solution Beginning Middle End

Moving from a 4 to a 5 or 6 Vocabulary Sentence Development

(Sentence Stretchers) Hook Visual Expression

Vocabulary

bad

dreadful

unfair

improper

Sentence DevelopmentSentence Stretching

The HookTo catch the reader, use a hook in the

introductory paragraph.

Ask the reader a question.Ask the reader a question.

Use a catchy phrase or quote.Use a catchy phrase or quote.

Create a tongue twister.Create a tongue twister.

Make an exclamatory sentence.Make an exclamatory sentence.

Use a lead in sentence that entices Use a lead in sentence that entices the reader to read on.the reader to read on.

Visual ExpressionUse metaphors and similes to give your essay more visual expression.

At this point the teacher has no control over the class.

At this point the teacher has no more control over the class than a blind race car driver would in a NASCAR race.

Next stop….

http://jc-schools.net/write

2006-2007 TCAP Writing Assessment Prompt - Grade 5 Writing Situation: Suppose one day you

found a flying carpet. Directions for Writing: Before you begin

writing, think about where you would go, what you would see, and what you would do.

Now write a pretend story about your day after finding a flying carpet.

Criteria Score 1Deficient

Score 2Flawed

Score 3Limited

Score 4 Competent

Score 5 Strong

Score 6 Outstanding

Organization Incoherent Weak organization

Inadequate organization

Adequately organized

Generally well organized

Well organized

Development UndevelopedNo details

Not developedLittle or no relevant details

Not developedDoes not explain develop key ideas

DevelopedExplains and illustrates some key ideas

Generally well developedExplains and illustrates most key ideas

Well developedClearly explains and illustrates key ideas

Language Syntax Limited or inappropriate word choice

Limited or inappropriate word choice

Limited or inappropriate word choice

Adequate facility in the use of language

Demonstrates some syntactic varietyFacility in use of language

Strong Syntactic variety

Mechanics Serious and persistent writing errors

Serious errors in mechanics, usage, sentence structure, or word choice

Accumulation of errors in mechanics, usage, sentence structure

Some errors in mechanics/ usage

Generally few errors in mechanics/usage

Few errors in mechanics/ usage

Writing Assessment Scoring Rubric