1. 2014 AIMS Essay Prep Intro AIMS Writing 2/24/14 AIMS Reading 2/25/14

2. Directions: Take Cornell notes on the following lecture information

3. Holistic 6-Traits Rubric A passing AIMS essay will demonstrate each of the following: Organization - Clarity, focus, control, balance (22%) Ideas - Thorough discussion, relevant details (22%) Word Choice - Range of carefully chosen words (11%) Sentence Fluency - Varied sentences; natural flow (11%) Voice - Awareness of and commitment to academic audience (11%) Conventions - Effective use of conventions; few errors (22%)

4. PAC the Prompt Purpose – Why are you writing? Content Word Choices Organization Audience – To whom are you writing? Content Word Choices Voice Context – What form of writing is required? Organization Voice NOTE: Writing should always be correct and fluent (Grammar & Sentence Fluency)!

5. AIMS Writing Modes Expressive (includes Narrative) Creative stories, personal experience, narratives Present a significant, continuous account of an event or events, real or imagined 2006, 2013

6. AIMS Writing Modes Expository Non -fiction writing (essays, summaries, newspaper articles, reflective papers) Describes, explains, informs, or summarizes Supports a thesis based on observation and/or experience 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012

7. AIMS Writing Modes Functional Specific directions or information related to real-world tasks Friendly and formal/business letters, thank you notes, messages/memos, manuals, and technical pieces for specific content areas Never before assessed on AIMS test

8. AIMS Writing Modes Persuasive Writing that influences the reader (essays, formal/business letters, letters to the editor, advertisements) Presents an issue and expresses an opinion Convinces audience to agree with opinion or take a particular action 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011

9. PAC this Prompt Technology is advancing rapidly. Do you agree or disagree that technology has improved your life? Write a persuasive essay in which you convince the reader of your position. Purpose: Audience: Context: To persuade AND express feelings General academic 4- to 6-paragraph essay

10. PAC this Prompt You are responsible for hiring employees for a company. Fifty people have applied for one job. Write an essay describing the qualities you are seeking in an ideal employee. Explain why these qualities are necessary for employment. Purpose: Audience: Context: To describe AND maybe motivate Job candidates or interviewers 4- to 6-paragraph expository essay

11. PAC this Prompt A friend is considering dropping out of school. Explain why your friend wants to drop out and what the benefits of staying in school are. Back up your advice with logical reasons and specific examples. Purpose: Audience: Context: To explain AND persuade General academic OR your friend 4- to 6-paragraph essay

12. Multiple Choice Writing Test Assesses all 6 Traits Read 1.Question 2.Answers 3.Passage https://www.ideal.azed.gov/samigo/jsf/delivery/ beginTakingAssessment.faces https://www.ideal.azed.gov/p/aims/practice