Diocese of Allentown Writing Prompt
Genre: Narrative/Descriptive Grade__1____
Sent: March 7, 2016 Due: April 22, 2016
You will have 5 class periods to plan, write, and proofread your response to this writing prompt. The response to this writing should be at least 4 sentences.
Writing Prompt
Describe your ideal playground. Remember to use describing words.
Plan
Before you write:
Read the prompt carefully so you understand exactly what you are being asked to do.
Think about the topic and your audience.
Use an appropriate graphic organizer to organize your thoughts.
Write
As you write:
Refer to your graphic organizer to keep your thoughts organized.
Write a clear topic sentence.
Support your main idea with specific details.
Write a good conclusion.
Be sure to include interesting words and varied sentences.
Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Proofread
After you write:
Read your paragraph.
Do your sentences make sense?
Will the reader be able to understand what you are communicating?
Are your spelling, grammar, and punctuation correct?
Did you check the rubric for expectations?
The Rubric, Graphic Organizer and Grammar Expectations are in http://adeducators.org under Grade K, 1, 2 Writing Assessment. The Writing Prompt Timeline and Assessment paper, the Google Form to record information and the Writing Prompt AssessmenCover Sheet is in http://adeducators.org under General Writing Prompt Info.