Expository Writing Essay

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Grade 4 Expository Writing Samples Oregon State Assessment Prompt Topic: Write a composition about a job that you would like to have one day and explain why. Grade 4 Expository Writing Prompt Student: _______________________________ READ the information in the box below. Date: ___________________ There are many interesting ways that people make a living. Some people make things like artists and computer designers. Others help people such as doctors or teachers. Still, others entertain people with their work, including athletes and musicians. THINK about the kind of work you would like to do in the future. WRITE about a job that you would like to have one day. Explain the reasons why you would enjoy the work. Be sure to – clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and sentences Appendix E 1 My
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 Teacher Note: These expository student samples are from Oregon’s state assessment, which uses a 6-point scale to measure student achievement on the Six TraitsTM of Writing. The projected STAAR rating (4-point scale) is shown on the chart below. The actual comments on the ensuing pages include comments and scores regarding the individual traits from Oregon’s Assessment Department. “STAAR” Score 4 3 2 1 1 Essay Title      
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