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2. Copyright © 2007 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Topic-based Writing Sets, 2-12 Format of new Writing sets: –No change in format: 3 Pre-Writing questions lead to Writing prompt Questions and prompt focus on topics from NYS content-area curricula Purpose of new Writing sets: –To elicit well-developed, logically organized expository essays

3. Copyright © 2007 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 Sample of Topic-based Writing Set Students learn about both science and the arts (music, literature, art, etc.) in school. These subjects contribute to an education in important ways. Look carefully at the pictures. Answer the questions. This will help you write an essay later.

4. Copyright © 2007 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. All rights reserved. 4 Sample of Topic-based Writing Set What are some reasons why it is important to study science? What are some reasons why it is important to study the arts? How might students benefit from knowledge of both science and the arts?

5. Copyright © 2007 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. All rights reserved. 5 Sample of Topic-based Writing Set Write an essay that explains how a person might benefit from having studied science and the arts in school. Make sure your essay is well organized and of sufficient length. Use your ideas from the Pre-Writing questions to help you write.

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