1. Welcome to Write Night October 17, 2012
Presented by the Fourth Grade Team
Mrs. Bauer
Mrs. Hartenhoff
Mrs. Raybon
Ms. Surowitz

2. Welcome! Sign In/Treats/Introduction: Please make sure to sign in
What is the FCAT Writes Test/What does it measure?
When is the test given and who takes it?
Writing Activity
Expository Writing and Narrative Writing
How will my child be assessed?
Questions/Answers

3. FCAT Writing Overview What is the FCAT Writing?
When will the test be administered and how long will my child have?
What kind of prompt will my 4th grader receive?
What are the possible scores my child can earn?

4. How is my child being prepared for the writing assessment?
Writing instruction is taking place each day in your child’s classroom in all subject areas. A variety of writing is taking place in order to develop a passion for writing. All assignments and activities are modeled and discussed so all of the students have a strong foundation and understanding of the material being taught. Each type of writing is taught piece by piece to ensure student success.

5. Expository Writing
Key Words: Explain, Write to explain, Tell about and explain
Components for Expository Writing:
FOCUSED/ON TOPIC
Title
Four paragraphs (introduction, body paragraph 1 (about main idea 1), body paragraph 2 (about main idea 2), conclusion)
Two strong main ideas that can be supported
1 to 2 anecdotes for each main idea (anecdote = story)
Vivid vocabulary
Onomatopoeia words
Figurative Language (similes, metaphors, personification)
Transitional devices
Descriptive writing…Show…Don’t Tell

6. Narrative Writing
Key Words: Write to tell about; Tell a story; Tell about a time
Components for Narrative Writing:
FOCUSED/ON TOPIC
Title
Beginning, Middle, and End
Characters
Setting
Climax
Dialogue
Descriptive Writing
Transitional devices
Figurative Language (similes, metaphors, and personification)
Vivid vocabulary
Show…Don’t Tell
Onomatopoeia words

7. Writing When writing it is important that your child
Answer the prompt/topic given
Use correct grammar
Use appropriate punctuation marks throughout
Use correct spelling
Indent new paragraphs
EDIT their writing
Use details

8. Writing Activity
Using the Writing Activity paper determine what kind of prompt you have been given by underlining the key word or words.

9. St. Augustine Field Trip Dates: 5/16/13 – 5/17/13 Cost
Students: $259 - $299
Adults: $325-$365
Hotel Information
Students sleep 4 to a room.
Security has been hired.

10. Wrap - Up Follow-Up Activity
Write Night: Every Wednesday Night is Write Night
Questions