Transcript On-Demand Writing Assessment

On-Demand Writing Assessment
• I can identify audience and purpose in my
writing
• I can develop a thesis and support in my writing
• I can write clearly and effectively to narrate,
inform, and/or persuade
• I can pre-write to organize my thinking in order
to write effectively
On-demand test
Sophomores – May 2
Juniors – May 3
1. Situational Prompt – 45 Minutes
You will be given a situation and asked to
respond in a well-developed writing
2. Passage Prompt – 90 Minutes
You will be asked to read a passage and
respond to a specific prompt about that
passage in a well-developed writing
These prompts may concern any
content area… the on-demand
writing is designed to assess your
ability to think clearly and reflect
your thinking in clear and effective
writing… it is NOT a test of your
content knowledge.
You may be asked to use a variety
of writing styles and genres:
email, letter, speech, blog,
editorial, etc.
Three types of writing:
Narrative
Informational
Argumentative
The key to scoring well on the
on-demand assessment is clear
and organized writing:
3.5 Essay Format/Organization
Introduction
Address Prompt
Thesis Statement
Support #1
Support #2
Threes supporting
Ideas and evidence
Support #3
Extend
Question
Summarize
Conclusion
Example #1
SITUATION: Your school is celebrating Set a Good
Example Day. In order to encourage students to
participate in this event, the school newspaper is
going to publish some feature articles written by
students about who have inspired them.
WRITING TASK: Think of a person in your life who
sets a good example for you. It could be a parent, a
teacher, a coach, a friend… Write a feature article for
the school paper telling about how that person sets
a good example for you. Persuade other students to
get involved in Set a Good Example Day as you show
how this person has been an inspiration to you
Things to consider
• Attention-getting lead (quote, question, example,
statement)
• State a thesis
• Develop three supporting details for the thesis
• Conclusion – have I summarized, extended, asked
future questions?
• Genre conventions – have I constructed my
response to the appropriate conventions (letter,
editorial, blog, email, feature article, etc…
Scoring Rubric for Kentucky On-Demand Writing
4 Points:
Writers at this score point level display consistent,
though not necessarily perfect,
writing skill, resulting in effective communication.
The writer establishes and maintains focus on audience
and purpose and effectively engages the audience by
providing relevant background information necessary
to anticipate its needs.
Scoring Rubric for Kentucky On-Demand Writing
4 Points:
Writers at this score point level display consistent, though
not necessarily perfect,
writing skill, resulting in effective communication.
The writer consistently develops ideas with depth and
complexity to provide insight, support, and clarification of the
topic. The writer consistently develops ideas using
appropriate and effective examples, details, facts,
explanations, descriptions, or arguments. In grades 5 and 6,
writers may address counterclaims in support of opinion
and argument; in grades 8, 10 and 11, counterclaims are
addressed effectively to help support arguments. The writer
may use a variety of techniques or approaches
Scoring Rubric for Kentucky On-Demand Writing
4 Points:
Writers at this score point level display consistent, though
not necessarily perfect,
writing skill, resulting in effective communication.
The writer consistently organizes the writing by using a logical
progression of ideas that flows within and between
paragraphs. The writer consistently uses a variety of sentence
lengths and structures. The writing includes a variety of
transitional words and phrases that connects ideas and guides
the reader. The writer uses appropriate organizational
techniques (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, order of
importance, reasons/explanations).
Scoring Rubric for Kentucky On-Demand Writing
4 Points:
Writers at this score point level display consistent,
though not necessarily perfect,
writing skill, resulting in effective communication.
The writer maintains an appropriate voice or tone. The
writer consistently chooses words that are appropriate
to the intended audience and purpose of the writing.
The writer consistently uses correct grammar, usage,
and mechanics (e.g., spelling, punctuation,
capitalization) to communicate effectively and clarify
the writing.
Example #2
SITUATION: Your school is beginning a studentoperated radio station. The school council
(consisting of the principal and some teachers and
parents) has asked for student suggestions about
the kind(s) of music to be played on the air.
WRITING TASK: Write a letter or speech to persuade
the school council to accept your suggestions for
what kind(s) of music should be played on this new
radio station.
Example #3
WRITING TASK: Write an editorial or a letter
to persuade the readers of your local
newspaper to either support or oppose Bruce
Ackerman and Anne Alstott’s proposal.
WRITING TASK: Write an editorial or a letter
to persuade the readers of your local
newspaper to either support or oppose Bruce
Ackerman and Anne Alstott’s proposal.
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What is your purpose?
Who is your audience?
What is your writing type?
What is your position, and what three
supporting details will you present?
• What is your thesis
Example #4
SITUATION: Procrastination, according to its
Latin roots, means “putting something off until
tomorrow.” Most people at one time or another
have procrastinated.
WRITING TASK: Write an article or a speech to
tell your peers about a time when you or
someone you know procrastinated. Describe the
outcome, good or bad, of postponing the action.
Be sure to explain the lessons that can be
learned from this experience.
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What is your purpose?
Who is your audience?
What is your writing type?
What is your position, and what three
supporting details will you present?
• What is your thesis