Prompts for Assessment Schedule Listed in the Reading Pacing Guide

Unabridged * 2009-2010

Grade / Writing I / Writing II / Writing III / Writing IV
Kindergarten / Think about a time of year you really like. It could be a favorite time of the year, a special day of the year, or a holiday. Draw a picture of this time of year and tell why this time is so important to you. DWP***
Expressive / NA / NA / Think about a special friend. Draw a picture of this friend and write about your friend. Tell why this person is so special to you.
Brookside
Expressive
One / Think about a time of year you really like. It could be a favorite time the year, a special day of the year, or a holiday. Draw a picture of this time of year and then write why this time is so important to you.
DWP ***
Expressive / NA / Taking care of your teeth is very important. To keep your teeth clean and healthy you should brush them after eating.
Write a letter to a kindergarten student convincing him/her that taking care of your teeth is very important.
Persuasive
Adapted from G. Wolfe / Tell who your special friend is. Write about your special friend and tell why this person is so special to you.
Brookside
Expressive
Two / Think about a time of year you really like. It could be a favorite time of the year, a special day of the year, or holiday. Write to your teacher telling why you like this time of year. Be sure to explain why this time is so important to you.
DWP***
Expressive /

Your school cafeteria is thinking of taking ice cream and other sweets off the menu. Write a letter to the cafeteria workers. Try to convince them to agree with what you think about taking ice cream and other sweets off the menu. **

Persuasive / Second grade is an exciting and busy time. You learn many new things in second grade. Think about what you do in your second grade classroom during the school day.
Pick your favorite part of the day. Describe what you do during this part of the day and why it is your very favorite.

Informative

/ Your school is having a contest about people who are special. A special person might be a friend, a relative, a teacher, or someone else. Write your paper for the contest telling who this person is and why he/she is special to you. **
Expressive

* Unabridged Version – Includes context and writing task

** DSTP Prompts – May be found on the DOE website with anchor papers to support scoring.

*** DWP – May be found in grade specific Writing Curriculum and Resource Guide for Christina School District; anchor papers are also included to support scoring

CSD C&I 2009

Grade / Writing I
Expressive / Writing II
Informative / Writing III
Persuasive / Writing IV
Expressive
Three
/ Think about a time of year you really like. It could be a favorite time of the year, a special day of the year, or a holiday. Write to your teacher telling why you like this time of year. Be sure to explain why this time is so important to you.
***DWP / Your teacher is going to make a class book with pieces of writing by the students in your room. Each student is being asked to describe something he or she does well. Write a description of something you do well and explain how you do it * * / Your principal is thinking about not having recess time next year. Before she decides what to do she wants to know what students think. Write a letter to the principal. Try to convince her to agree with what you think about having no school recesses next year. ** / Your school is having a contest about people who are special. A special person might be a friend, a relative, a teacher, or someone else. Write your paper for the contest telling who this person is and why he/she is special to you. * *
Four / The editor of your newspaper is putting together a student section of the newspaper. Students have been asked to write about their favorite holiday or tradition for this section. Write an article about your favorite holiday or tradition to send to the newspaper. ** / Your principal has asked students for ideas about playground safety. Write a letter telling the principal your ideas about how to make the playground safe for students. ** / You have received some money as a gift. Your family says you may spend the money after they have approved your idea. Decide how you want to spend the money. Write a letter to your family to persuade them to approve your idea. ** / Your school is having a contest about people who are special. A special person might be a friend, a relative, a teacher, or someone else. Write your paper for the contest telling who this person is and why he/she is special to you. **
Grade / Writing I
Expressive/Informative / Writing II
Informative / Writing III
Persuasive / Writing IV
Expressive/Informative
Five / The local newspaper is sponsoring a contest called “Children Are Teachers, Too.” Write a paper for the contest about what you taught to someone and how you felt about being a teacher. ** / Sometimes people do things over and over again before they are successful. For example, Dr. Seuss sent his first book to publishers 27 times before it was accepted. Write about how you or someone else succeeded in doing something because you or that person kept trying. ** / Your favorite TV show is going to be cancelled. Write a letter to the station persuading them that the show should not be cancelled.
PA System of School Assessment / Your school newspaper is asking students to write stories about worthwhile accomplishments. You decide to write about something you or someone you know did that made you feel proud. Write your story telling about what this accomplishment was and why it made you feel proud. **

* Unabridged Version – Includes context and writing task

** DSTP Prompts – May be found on the DOE website with anchor papers to support scoring.

*** DWP – May be found in grade specific Writing Curriculum and Resource Guide for Christina School District; anchor papers are also included to support scoring

CSD C&I 2009

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