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Preparing Students for the WASL Writing Test

This resource focuses on effective strategies to prepare students for the WASL Writing Test. Teachers Holly Van Eaton, Abbey Crooks, and Mary Beth Crowder-Meier lead the initiative by breaking down writing prompts, emphasizing prewriting and organization techniques, and utilizing graphic organizers like "Bang Bang Bongo." They also develop a writing rubric using the "Cheeseburger Rubric" concept based on the 6 Traits of Writing. The aim is to enhance students' writing skills through clear guidelines and collaborative assessment, ensuring readied engagement for various writing tasks.

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Preparing Students for the WASL Writing Test

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  1. Preparing Students for the WASL Writing Test • Holly Van Eaton, Block Teacher • Abbey Crooks, Block Teacher • Mary Beth Crowder-Meier, LST

  2. Objectives • Dissecting Prompts • Prewriting/Organization • Outlining • Assessment • Student Samples

  3. Dissecting the Prompt • F -- Format • M -- Mode • A -- Audience • T -- Topic • Our school district is considering changing to a year-round school calendar. Write a letter persuading the school board to approve or reject this proposal.

  4. Dissecting the Prompt • F -- Format • M -- Mode • A -- Audience • T -- Topic • Our school district is considering changing to a year-round school calendar. Write a letter persuading the school board to approve or reject this proposal.

  5. Dissecting the Prompt • F -- Format • M -- Mode • A -- Audience • T -- Topic • Our school district is considering changing to a year-round school calendar. Write a letter persuading the school board to approve or reject this proposal.

  6. F -- Format • M -- Mode • A -- Audience • T -- Topic • Our school district is considering changing to a year-round school calendar. Write a letter persuading the school board to approve or reject this proposal.

  7. Dissecting the Prompt • F -- Format • M -- Mode • A -- Audience • T -- Topic • Our school district is considering changing to a year-round school calendar. Write a letter persuading the school board to approve or reject this proposal.

  8. Prewriting and OrganizationBING BANG BONGO • Using the Graphic Organizer Bang Bing Bongo Topic:

  9. Bing Bang Bongo -- Outline • 1st paragraph -- Opening • 2nd paragraph -- All about Bing • 3rd paragraph -- All about Bang • 4th paragraph -- All about Bongo • 5 paragraph -- Conclusion

  10. Writing Rubric • Had students create “Cheeseburger Rubric” using 6 Traits of a burger. • Had students create writing rubric based on what they knew about 6 traits. • Used 6 Trait Language and WASL language to find comparisons. • 4 points -- Like WASL testing, unlike 6 Traits. • Have asked ALL teachers (all grades/subjects to use this same rubric.

  11. Student Writing Samples

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