Writing Process
State Sample of the Writing Test & Method for Scoring http://sde.state.ok.us/AcctAssess/pdf/Core/PSTG/GPSTWritingGr5.pdf
You need to practice at home and in class because we need all the practice we can get!
Every week students will write a composition on an assigned topic. Your writing will be scored on how fully you develop the topic and on how well you organize and express your ideas. As you work, keep in mind these three stages of the writing process:
Monday 1. Planning: Take time to plan your writing by listing, outlining, or using a graphic organizer to organize your ideas. 15 minutes
Tuesday 2. Writing: Write about the topic in a clear and logical manner on lined paper. You do not need to use everything on your planning page, but make sure your composition is as complete as possible. Be sure to include a beginning, a middle, and an ending for your composition. —We are not doing this part…we are strictly working on the MIDDLE. 30 minutes
Wednesday 3. Editing/Revising: Take time to reread what you have written and decide if you need to add more details or change the organization of your composition. At the same time, look for and correct any errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. You need to use the Writer’s Checklist to help you revise your writing. Remember Penmanhip always MATTERS! 15 minutes
Most students will be able to complete the writing task within about 60 minutes, but you may take additional time, if needed. Make sure you take the time to edit and revise your composition. Your score will be based on your writing composition and the planning page. Please turn all pages in Friday morning.
By the way—-these instruction are almost IDENTICAL to those on the WRITING test in February.
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