NECAP, DAY 6, Writing Test Strategies

Hi Folks,

Today is the last math NECAP test day.  All week we are on a block schedule until Friday, when the NECAP's are all done and we return to a regular schedule!

We reviewed and shared the NECAP dialog writing prompt, and you were given two more writing prompts from last year's NECAP writing test (released items).

First one (narrative):  Write a paragraph from an adventure story, that introduces your main character (protagonist) and gives them LOTS of characterization.

Second one (persuasive):  Write a paragraph that takes a postion on whether or not we should have a class in school that teaches kids how to save and manage money.  Give one good reason and elaborate upon it.


Homework:  The above two prompts.  Remember: fill the box!

NECAP: DAY 5, The Rules of Dialog(ue)

Well, good morning folks!

For class today, in preparation for NECAP writing tests, we will be going over the basic rules of dialog.  We went over some basic rules for quotation marks, and how they are used with dialog, but if you want an extensive list of rules, check this site out.

Homework:  Do the NECAP writing exercise (the dialog with the girl talking on the phone).