Description of the 2004 FCAT Writing+ Prompts

GRADE 4

Writing to Explain (Expository) The Grade 4 expository prompt (topic) directed students to choose a person they like and explain why they like that person.
Writing to Tell a Story (Narrative)
The Grade 4 narrative prompt (topic) directed students to write a story about going on a special ride.
 

GRADE 8

Writing to Explain (Expository)
The Grade 8 expository prompt (topic) directed students to choose an invention and explain the importance of that invention.

Writing to Persuade (Persuasive)
The Grade 8 persuasive prompt (topic) directed students to persuade the principal either to allow or not allow students to chew gum at school.
 

GRADE 10

Writing to Explain (Expository)
The Grade 10 expository prompt (topic) directed students to choose a job and explain why they would not like to have that job.

Writing to Persuade (Persuasive)
The Grade 10 persuasive prompt (topic) directed students to persuade community leaders whether to set a weekend curfew.