1. ABC’s of Writing

2. On-demand writing End of level tests- SAGE SAT tests
Advanced Placement tests for college credits
Many employers ask for writing samples as part of the interview process
Today 40 percent of firms offer or require training for salaried employees with writing deficiencies.

3. Attack the prompt
Brainstorm possible answers
Choose the order of your response
Draft
Edit

4. A= Attack the Prompt Read through the prompt
By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today’s world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples.

5. A= Attack the Prompt Circle any word that asks you to do something:
By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today’s world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples.

6. A= Attack the Prompt
Draw an arrow from each circled word to what it specifically tells you to do:
By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today’s world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples.

7. A= Attack the Prompt Rewrite and number the circled words
Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today’s world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples.
1. Discuss- a moment in history
2. Share- it’s importance
3. Support- details/examples

8. A= Attack the Prompt Let’s practice!
Students in this school district speak more than seventy-six languages! Many students enroll in classes to learn a second language.
Do you think students should learn a language in addition to the language they already speak? Write an essay in which you explain your view. Use specific examples, reasons, and details to develop and support your point of view.

9. A= Attack the Prompt Let’s practice!
In our lifetime many people, places, and things change from what we remember from our youth. Sometimes the changes are subtle, like the repainting of a house down the street, while other times they are more obvious, like the demolition of a remembered landmark.
In an essay describe a person, place, or thing that has changed in some way. Describe what it was like before the change and what it was like after the change. Tell your reader how you feel about the change.

10. B= Brainstorm possible answers
Think about an organizer that will help you put your information together

11. C= Choose the order
Think about an organizer that will help you put your information together

12. D=Draft
Write out your draft. Remember to use transition words.

13. E=Edit
Reread your essay. Does anything sound klunky or confusing? Does the writing follow logically from one point to the next? Are there any spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar errors?