2008 Writing Prompts

GRADE 4

Writing to Explain (Expository) The Grade 4 expository prompt directed students to think about a classroom job and explain why it is a favorite job.
FCAT 2008 Grade 4 Expository Anchor Set (PDF)

Writing to Tell a Story (Narrative)
The Grade 4 narrative prompt directed students to write a story about what happens when someone plays a game with family or friends.

FCAT 2008 Grade 4 Narrative Anchor Set (PDF)

GRADE 8

Writing to Explain (Expository)
The Grade 8 expository prompt directed students to think about a favorite form of transportation and explain what makes this form of transportation a favorite.

FCAT 2008 Grade 8 Expository Anchor Set (PDF)

Writing to Persuade (Persuasive)
The Grade 8 persuasive prompt directed students to persuade a newspaper editor whether students should spend more time reading at home.

FCAT 2008 Grade 8 Persuasive Anchor Set (PDF)

GRADE 10

Writing to Persuade (Persuasive)
The Grade 10 persuasive prompt directed students to persuade community leaders whether high school students should volunteer to work three hours each week in the community.

FCAT 2008 Grade 10 Persuasive Anchor Set (PDF)