Preparing for the Writing Test
January 17, 2010 by Mrs. Coulombe
On Wednesday all eighth graders will be taking the State Writing Test. I feel confident that YOU ARE READY! You can do it:) Get a good night’s sleep on Tuesday evening and eat breakfast before you come to school. Don’t forget you will need #2 pencils and blue or black pens.
Homework:
1. Prepare for the writing test and a class quiz by studying the following: The outline for an essay ( should be in your mini-lesson section), examples of essay leads (5), and your transitions paper. Look at the Power point for an example of thesis, supporting details and explanations, counter arguments, and conclusion. Three Little Pigs Final 2
2. Read your sci-fi-fantasy book and bring it to class daily. Complete your Select-A-Quote paper.Practice Writing Prompts and Select-a Quote
3. Your Index Card project for this book is due Feb 2- I will be giving you the instructions next class.