Reading Sage: Tips on Passing EOG Writing Test

How to Pass any State Writing Test: Tips and Strategies on Passing Writing Test Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.

What types of writing tests are you preparing for?

Narrative writing is a constructive format that describes a sequence of non-fictional or fictional events in a story. The word "story" may be used as a synonym of "narrative", but can also be used to refer to the sequence of events described in a narrative. A narrative can also be told by a character within a larger narrative.

Expository writing is a type of writing where the purpose is to inform, describe, explain, or define the author's subject to the reader. Expository text is meant to deposit information and is the most frequently used type of writing by students in colleges, high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and universities. A well-written exposition remains focused on its topic and lists events in chronological order. Examples of expository writing include driving directions and instructions on performing a task. Keywords such as first, after, next, then, last, before that, and usually signal sequential writing. Second-person instructions with "you" are acceptable. However, the use of first-person pronouns should be avoided ( For example, I, I think etc...). Expository essays should not reveal the opinion of the writer.

Persuasive writing also referred to as a creative writing or an argument is a piece of writing in which the writer uses words to convince the reader of his/her view regarding an issue. Persuasive writing sometimes involves convincing the reader to perform an action, or it may simply consist of an argument(s) convincing the reader of the writer’s point of view. Persuasive writing is one of the most used writing types in the world. Persuasive writers employ many techniques to improve their argument and show support for their claim. Simply put, persuasive writing is "an essay that offers and supports an opinion".
501 Writing Prompts 501 Writing Prompts! This book is designed to provide you with a variety of writing topics and model essays.

Most State standardized writing test are divided into two parts: Writing test part one, response to a prompt, writing test part two multiple choice English Language Arts test.

Who, What, Why and How to do your Best on The Multiple Choice Parts of the Test?

Students mast have time to prepare for state writing test, so if you are studying the night before your test, you need to study the ELA tier 3 academic testing vocabulary.

The fastest way to prepare for the multiple choice English Language Arts portion of the test is playing games. Reading / ELA Vocabulary Games

[PDF]501 Writing Prompts

PARCC Reading ELA Released Reading and Writing Test Passages

Grade 3 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Paper Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 3
Grade 4 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 4
Grade 5 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 5
Grade 6 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 6
Grade 7 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 7
Grade 8 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 8
Grade 9 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 9
Grade 10 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 10
Grade 11 English-language Arts (PDF)

PARCC Online Practice Test Answer and Alignment DocumentELA/Literacy: Grade 11

Doing your Best on The Written Response Part! Practice with traditional writing outlines and test specific graphic organizers!

The secret to passing ALL State writing assessments is thinking like a apprehensive student, students need formative practice with test prep that give students quality feedback without the fear of failing. Daily practice with a well thought-out graphic organizers, close analytical reading and a mastery knowledge of key word outlines is essential, Using a similar or previously released writing test whenever possible will give students confidence when they must take the high stakes writing test on their own. School districts that administer High Stakes Test usually administer some form of summative assessments looking at the final scores, skipping all the writing steps that students need to know when writing competently. Formative writing test gives students and the teachers more ways to evaluate the entire writing process. My students practice and rehearse “writing success” with tools designed to make the writing process kid friendly.

Sit down with your team and design a graphic organizer that the kids can use. Start out with a simplified version and gradually make it more structured and competent.

The students in my class use a simple STEAL chart with pictures of lips for the S in speech, a picture of a brain for the T in thoughts and so on. Again the secret is formative assessment with lots of feedback and a graphic organizer to match the assessment.

In Short! Students must practice using a systematic graphic organizer that covers expository, persuasive, and or narrative writing depending on the test they take. Students must also learn the critical tier 3 vocabulary that they will find on the multiple choice section of the writing test. Students must be given the tools to succeed!

I use a STEAL Characterization chart to enhance the students understanding of the structures of writing whenever possible and to prepare students for state testing. My students have to take three normed writing assessment every year. Teaching them to use a systematic graphic organizer and sorry to say formulaic writing process has gained my students some of the highest writing scores in the state! Our class has the highest number of students that exceed and meets compared to other Title one schools. The past 4 years my students have had an amazing passing rate of 94% on state writing test. I also expose my students daily to the academic writing vocabulary.

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Types of Writing Test

Narrative writing is a constructive format that describes a sequence of non-fictional or fictional events in a story. The word "story" may be used as a synonym of "narrative", but can also be used to refer to the sequence of events described in a narrative. A narrative can also be told by a character within a larger narrative.

Expository writing is a type of writing where the purpose is to inform, describe, explain, or define the author's subject to the reader. Expository text is meant to deposit information and is the most frequently used type of writing by students in colleges, high schools, middle schools, elementary schools and universities. A well-written exposition remains focused on its topic and lists events in chronological order. Examples of expository writing include driving directions and instructions on performing a task. Key words such as first, after, next, then, last, before that, and usually signal sequential writing. Second-person instructions with "you" are acceptable.However, the use of first-person pronouns should be avoided ( For example, I, I think etc...). Expository essays should not reveal the opinion of the writer.

Persuasive writing, also referred to as a creative writing or an argument, is a piece of writing in which the writer uses words to convince the reader of his/her view regarding an issue. Persuasive writing sometimes involves convincing the reader to perform an action, or it may simply consist of an argument(s) convincing the reader of the writer’s point of view. Persuasive writing is one of the most used writing types in the world. Persuasive writers employ many techniques to improve their argument and show support for their claim. Simply put, persuasive writing is "an essay that offers and supports an opinion".

Please use the sample STEAL chart below or design your own to start getting your students ready to pass the FCAT, CRCT, MCAS, PASS, CRT, AIMS, STAAR, TAKS, PAWS, STA 10, CSAP, CMT, ISTEP, SOL, NJ ASK, NC EOG, OAA, ... Writing Test this spring.

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Develop your own graphic organizers that help your students master persuasive/expository/personal narrative writing.

“The Silver Bullet” STEAL Graphic Organizer | Characterization Chart

96% Meets or Exceeds on State Writing Test | 25% Exceeding on State Writing Test

EXPOSITION| RISING ACTION| CLIMAX| FALLING ACTION| RESOLUTION
Narrative and a bit of Expressive writing

WORD CHOICE Verbs and Adverbs	EXPOSITION Topic Sentence W.W.W. Who, What, and WHY! What: My first roller coaster ride Who: I am Alone Why: My parents are afraid to ride the Matterhorn Topic Sentence It introduces the main idea of the paragraph	WORD CHOICE Nouns and Adjectives
Debated decided dedicated valued chose cleaned	S – Speech/ Speaking / Dialogue Speech What does the character say (YOU, FRIENDS, FAMILY)?	swift ancient modern bitter sweet alert sane
vaulted viewed visualized volunteered Captured cared for carried caught categorized challenged	T – thoughts/feelings/attitudes Thoughts What is important about the character’s thoughts and feelings (YOU, FRIENDS, FAMILY)?	attractive sticky fuzzy giant fresh graceful harsh whispering puny harsh noisy quiet shrill
championed changed checked cleared closed coached commanded commended	E – emotions/effects on others Effect How do other characters feel or behave or react to the characters?	teeny massive careful cheap expensive rainy crystal sore dangerous combative
concentrated confronted constructed consulted continued controlled convinced cooperated copied corrected counseled	A – actions Actions What does the character do? How does the character behave?	weary dull drab dim aggressive mellow fancy excited scared filthy superior lazy excited hungry crazy
created customized joined judged observed tackled talked targeted tasted taught obtained offered translated	L – looks/ settings/ imagery/ what Looks What do you see? What do the characters look like? How does the character dress?	poor rich busy anxious steep skinny petite tiny miniscule salty delicious terrible dead alive huge tremendous elderly handsome ugly beautiful shiny
WORD CHOICE Verbs and Adverbs	RISING ACTION Topic Sentence W.W.W. Who, What, and WHY!	WORD CHOICE Nouns and Adjectives
	S – Speech/ Speaking / Dialogue
	T – thoughts/feelings
	E – effects/emotions on others
	A – actions
	L – looks/ settings
WORD CHOICE Verbs and Adverbs	RISING ACTION Topic Sentence W.W.W. Who, What, and WHY!	WORD CHOICE Nouns and Adjectives
	S – Speech/ Speaking / Dialogue
	T – thoughts/feelings
	E – effects/emotions on others
	A – actions
	L – looks/ settings

“The Silver Bullet II” STEAL Students Graphic Organizer

96% Meets or Exceeds on State Writing Test | 25% Exceeding on State Writing Test

Expository Writing with a bit of Narrative to meet the Six Traits of Writing

Narrative with a bit of Expository Structures

WORD CHOICE	INTRODUCTION Topic Sentence It introduces the main idea of the paragraph	Ideas
	POINT #1 (SUPPORTING DETAIL) S – Speech/ Speaking / Dialogue elaboration (mini-story)Speech What are people saying (YOU, FRIENDS, FAMILY)?
	POINT #2 (SUPPORTING DETAIL) T – thoughts/feelings/attitudes elaboration (mini-story) Thoughts What is important about the thoughts and feelings (YOU, FRIENDS, FAMILY)?
	POINT #3 (SUPPORTING DETAIL) E –effects on others / emotions/ elaboration (mini-story) Effect How do other characters feel or behave or react to the characters?
	POINT #4 (SUPPORTING DETAIL) A – actions Actions What are people doing? What are their actions? How does the character behave?
	POINT #5 (SUPPORTING DETAIL) L – looks/ settings/ imagery/ Looks What do you see? What do the events and action look like?
	CONCLUSION / Transitions

Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer

HOTEL Chart
Prompt Topic	Should all kids go to academic summer camp?
Hook \| pester / persuade / plea	Academic summer camps increases academic performance, resiliency, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Opinion \| judgment / attitude / belief	Giving all students a leg up is critical if we want to remain a first world nation not slide into a third world nation.
Thoughts \| thoughts/feelings/attitudes	We need to find a way that all students have the opportunity to attend summer camp or “SuperCamp” not just a very small percentage of rich children.
Emotions \| emotions/effects on others Effect	If we are going to sentence our children to 16 years of school we should have the decency to make it a truly amazing 16 years not just testing factories.
Logic \| deduce/convince/ reason	The new Common Core Standards are designed to help bridge the academic achievement gap and prepare US students for the increasingly complex information age but they are just words if students are not exposed to many academic opportunities.