Tomorrow, February 1st, is the TCAP writing assessment for grades 5 and 8. Please remember it is important for children in these grades to be here on time, have a good night's rest, and a good breakfast. Students good luck and do your best!!
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/writing.shtml
What is the TCAP Writing Assessment?
The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Writing Assessment requires students to write a rough draft essay in response to an assigned prompt (topic) within a limited time period. Fifth-grade students are asked to write a narrative essay (a story), and eighth-grade students an expository essay (an explanation).
What are the requirements of the essay?
The writing assessment is an essay completed within a designated time period. The student writes a rough draft essay because time constraints do not allow for revision. Students are expected to respond to the prompt in an organized, developed format using standard language, but the response is not expected to be a final polished essay.How long is the Writing Assessment?
Fifth, eighth, and eleventh grade students have thirty-five minutes to respond to the prompt.
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