Parents and students, Show what you know! Please be on time to school on testing days, have a good night's sleep and a good breakfast.

For Parents who asked about Writing tips:

Parents,

Our statewide writing assessment is Wednesday morning.  We have been teaching the students how to write a complete 4 paragraph essay.  The writing prompt will either be an expository or argumentative prompt.  
Some of the writing skills the students have been taught are:  
*writing an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, and a conclusion
*using information that is presented in the 2-3 articles the students will read.
*using transitions to introduce new paragraphs and the conclusion
*citing text evidence within paragraphs 1 and 2
*writing their own thoughts and ideas on the topic
*paraphrasing text that they read and use in their essay
*using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and complete sentences
Please review this information with your child to remind them of what they have been taught, so they are able to write the best possible essay on Wednesday morning.