Created by Lynne Crandall University of Michigan Revised by Clark County Curriculum Staff Writing On Demand Preparing for Assessment
ProcedureStructureAudiencePurposeForm
Categories A writer can change the assigned form on the On Demand test if he wants to do so Form 100 Points
Categories Form 100 Points False The writer is being tested on knowledge of the form, i.e., letter, article
Categories Form 200 Points True/False Four different forms are tested in On Demand in 5 th grade
Categories False There are TWO forms Form 200 Points
Categories Form 300 Points True/False An article should always be written in columns
Categories Form 300 Points False An article can also be written in paragraph form. It should include appropriate text features such as subheadings.
Categories In what forms will 5 th grade students be tested? Explain how the forms are different. Form 400 Points
Categories Letter or article A letter is personal and has a greeting and a closing An article is not personal and has text features like a title and subheadings Form 400 Points
Categories Name three important writing skills that are being tested in the On Demand writing test Form 500 Points
Categories writing for a specific audience staying focused on a topic developing ideas with supporting details writing in a specified form (letter or article) Form 500 Points
Categories True/False The purpose for writing is usually found in the Writing Task Purpose 100 Points
Categories Purpose 100 Points True The purpose for writing is usually found in the Writing Task
Categories Purpose 200 Points True/False One of the purposes for writing is to entertain
Categories False In the On Demand test, a writer will NOT be expected to write to entertain Purpose 200 Points
Categories Purpose 300 Points What are the THREE purposes for writing in the On Demand test?
Categories Purpose 300 Points 1.To inform 2.To persuade 3.To narrate for a specific purpose, i.e., to inform or persuade
Categories What is the purpose in this task? Write an article telling about a time when knowing manners was important so that others might follow your example. Purpose 400 Points
Categories To persuade someone to follow your example Purpose 400 Points
Categories True/False If a writer changes the purpose of the assigned writing task, the score will not be affected as long as it is a good response. Explain your answer. Purpose 500 Points
Categories False, because the writing task is designed to test the writer’s knowledge of how to write for the specified purpose. Purpose 500 Points
Categories True/False The audience is always given in On Demand writing tests Audience 100 Points
Categories Audience 100 Points True. You will never have to invent an audience.
Categories Audience 200 Points True/False The writer can change the audience if it suits the purpose in an On Demand test
Categories False. The assessment is designed to test the writer’s knowledge of how to address a specific audience. Audience 200 Points
Categories Audience 300 Points True/False You are least likely to persuade an audience to agree with you if you use positive persuasive techniques.
Categories Audience 300 Points False You are MOST likely to persuade your audience to agree with you with positive persuasive techniques.
Categories Who are the most likely types of audiences for: a formal letter a friendly letter? Audience 400 Points
Categories The audience for a formal letter is most likely to be an adult. A child, family member or someone you know well is the most likely audience for a friendly/informal letter. Audience 400 Points
Categories Name THREE important strategies that demonstrate awareness of audience’s needs Audience 500 Points
Categories Engaging with a lead Staying focused on the topic Addressing the reader in an appropriate manner – voice and tone Anticipating a reader’s questions and responding to them Guiding the reader with transitions Audience 500 Points
Categories True/false Subheadings are an important feature of an article. Why? Structure 100 Points
Categories Structure 100 Points True Subheadings guide the reader through the piece
Categories Structure 200 Points In addition to a salutation/greeting, what are TWO another important features of a letter?
Categories Return address and date Introduction Body An appropriate closing Signature Structure 200 Points
Categories Structure 300 Points What are the THREE most important structural components of all forms of writing?
Categories Structure 300 Points Introduction Body Conclusion
Categories To develop ideas in depth, what does a writer need to include in any piece of writing? Structure 400 Points
Categories Specific, relevant, supporting details Structure 400 Points
Categories How does a proficient writer structure sentences? Structure 500 Points
Categories The proficient writer demonstrates control and variety in sentence structure Structure 500 Points
Categories True/False In addition to a Writing Task, there is a multiple choice revising/editing test Procedure 100 Points
Categories Procedure 100 Points True There is a passage based revising/editing test
Categories Procedure 200 Points How much time do you have to select a writing task, pre-write, revise and edit your final response?
Categories One hour Procedure 200 Points
Categories Procedure 300 Points When you receive the On Demand test, what is one of the first steps you should take?
Categories Procedure 300 Points Find out what you are being asked to do by identifying the Form, Audience and Purpose (FAP it!)
Categories After identifying what you are being asked to do, what step should you take next? Procedure 400 Points
Categories Identify key words that help with writing the introduction of the response Procedure 400 Points
Categories Why is it important to list ideas for both prompts before choosing the one to answer? Procedure 500 Points
Categories It helps the writer decide which writing task he is best prepared to write Procedure 500 Points