Writing On Demand Preparing for 5th grade assessment

On-Demand Writing What is it?

On-Demand Writing is… A timed assessment given at the end of the school year to test writing skills An opportunity for you to show how well you can inform, persuade or narrate an event for a specific purpose Your chance to show how well you can write a letter or an article

FAP IT!!! On Demand Writing Steps to make the right choice and give your best response in the correct form

What is FAP? FAP stands for FORM, AUDIENCE, and PURPOSE. It is used to organize the information that you will see in the test prompts. You will be able to find FAP in the writing task of the prompts. It is an acronym that helps you identify what you are being asked to do on the writing test

F is for FORM WHAT are you writing? You are given two prompt choices. Each of these contain a situation and a writing task. You will be able to find the FORM within the writing task of the prompts. The two FORMS are letter and article.

P is for PURPOSE WHY are you writing? You will be able to find the PURPOSE in the writing task of the prompts. You will write for one of three purposes: to persuade to narrate an event for a specific purpose to inform

A is for AUDIENCE To WHOM are you writing? You will be able to find the AUDIENCE in the writing task of the prompts. There are many possible audiences, such as parents, principal, teacher, site-based council, author, student(s), neighbor(s), board of education, and others

So…NOW WHAT? 1st - Read both prompts carefully. 2nd - Read them both AGAIN!!! 3rd - FAP both prompts to identify the form, audience, and purpose.

How do I FAP it? F (form) – identify whether you are writing a letter or an article. A (audience) – identify to whom you are writing. Is it a grownup or a business person? Who is it? P (purpose) – identify why you are writing. Are you persuading, narrating, or informing?

It should look like this… F - ______________ A - ______________ P - ______________

Using your time wisely (60 minutes) 5 mins: Read both prompts carefully and complete short prewriting on both, e.g., identify key words, list ideas 10 mins: Choose prompt for which you have the most ideas and then complete full pre-write

15 mins: Write first draft 15 mins: Revise first draft, making it clear and complete; edit your work to make it correct 15 mins: Write final draft

Let’s practice Writing to Persuade Read both prompts carefully

Prompt Number One SITUATION: Summer is almost here and kids are going to have more free time to enjoy. Some kids spend most of their free time in front of a video game or the TV. They don’t even like to go outside. WRITING TASK: Write an article for your school paper persuading those students to be more active. Tell them why they need more exercise and fresh air, and suggest some activities they might enjoy.

Prompt Number Two SITUATION: I Love to Read Week is coming soon. Your librarian want you to pick one of your favorite books and write a letter to a friend to convince him or her to read this book. WRITING TASK: Write a letter to a friend persuading him or her to read your favorite book. Be convincing!

For example… SITUATION: Summer is almost here and kids are going to have more free time to enjoy. Some kids spend most of their free time in front of a video game or the TV. They don’t even like to go outside. WRITING TASK: Write an article for your school paper persuading those students to be more active. Tell them why they need more exercise and fresh air, and suggest some activities they might enjoy. FORM AUDIENCE PURPOSE

SITUATION:I Love to Read Week is coming soon SITUATION:I Love to Read Week is coming soon. Your librarian want you to pick one of your favorite books and write a letter to a friend to convince him or her to read this book. WRITING TASK: Write a letter to a friend persuading him or her to read your favorite book. Be convincing! FORM AUDIENCE PURPOSE

Step two: Identifying Key Words Key words are found in the situation of the writing prompts. Key words help you write the introductory paragraph of your response. Key words help your audience focus on the main ideas of your response.

Step Two: Identify key words Summer is almost here and kids are going to have more free time to enjoy. Some kids spend most of their free time in front of a video game or the TV. They don’t even like to go outside.

Identifying key words… I Love to Read Week is coming soon. Your librarian wants you to pick one of your favorite books and write a letter to a friend to convince him or her to read this book.

Step three: List Ideas Problem: Spending too much time in front of TV or playing video games is not good for health Solution: Limit time spent indoors during summer Play outside Try a new sport Go for a walk

Listing ideas Favorite book Stone Fox Reasons: Easy to read About a dog About courage Suspenseful Surprise ending

Step four: Time to decide… What topic do you know the most about? or What topic do you know the most about and which one appeals to you the most?

Step five: write, write, write! Write first draft Revise first draft, making it clear and complete; edit your work to make it correct Write final draft

Drafting/Revising Use your prewriting as a guide Engage your reader with a lead Make revisions as you write Anticipate your reader’s questions to guide your writing Stay focused on your purpose Make sure you’ve convinced your reader with an effective conclusion

Editing Make sure: Your sentences are varied and complete You have used language appropriate for your reader and purpose Your spelling is correct You have used correct punctuation

Important points to keep in mind: Letter Use the correct letter form (business or friendly) Support your purpose with details Answer audience’s anticipated questions

Important points to keep in mind: Article Focus on an interesting angle of the topic Support your purpose with relevant idea development Use text features effectively (sections with headings, bulleted lists, etc.)

Jennifer Bernhard Literacy Specialist Clark County Schools jennifer.bernhard@clark.kyschools.us