Writing


 * The writing portion of the NJASK is divided into three different parts: **

- Speculative Writing - Explanatory Writing - Persuasive Writing

These tasks are all scored based on the NJ Holistic Rubric.

You and your child can practice using the rubric to score writing by viewing and assessing student models here!

__**Suggestions for Time and Planning **__ **__Management__**

· **Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple-Choice Questions and an Open-Ended Response (30 minutes for each**) – Use 10 minutes to read and underline, 10 minutes to complete the multiple-choice questions, and 10 minutes to compose your open-ended response.

· **Persuasive Essay (45 minutes)** – Use up to 10 minutes to plan, 20-25 minutes to write your essay, and 10-15 minutes to edit using the Writer’s Checklist.

· **Explanatory Essays and/or Speculative Prompts (30 minutes)**  – Use 5 minutes to plan, 15 minutes to write, and 10 minutes to edit using the Writer’s Checklist. 