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    District Writing Assessment

            The writing assessment is a district benchmark for English and Spanish writing to monitor student progress toward goals and to guide instruction. English writing assessments will also be used as a measure for English Language Development progress for English Learner students.

     

    Writing Genres and Prompts

     
    K & Grade 1
    Genre Narrative Opinion  Informative 
    Prompt Picture Prompt Best Pet Save Water
     
    Grade 2
    Genre Narrative Opinion  Informational
    Prompt Animal Helpers Telephone or Mail Zebras & Giraffes
     
    Grade 3
    Genre Narrative Opinion  Informational
    Prompt Astronauts Islands Astronauts
     
    Grade 4
    Genre Narrative Opinion  Informational
    Prompt Living in an Ant Colony Making a Difference Animals and Their Surroundings
     
    Grade 5
    Genre Narrative Opinion  Informational
    Prompt A New Friend Service Animals Ready for a Nap
     
    Grade 6
    Genre Narrative Argumentative  Explanatory 
    Prompt Robots Shut Down Your Screen Week World’s Fair
     
    Grade 7
    Genre Narrative Argumentative  Explanatory 
    Prompt Climbing Mount Everest Second Language Learning Napping
     
    Grade 8
    Genre Narrative Argumentative  Explanatory 
    Prompt Black Blizzard Penny Memory Training