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Writing Assessment (DWA) |
Grade 5
Personal narrative writing
tells a story based on a real experience. A personal narrative will have a
beginning, middle, and end.
Sample Prompts
Think about a time that you alone
or along with friends or family were able to do something that gave you a
feeling of satisfaction, pleasure, or a sense of accomplishment.Where were you?What did you do?When did this happen, and who
was involved? Think about how
you felt about what you did? Write a
story for your teacher in which you tell about what happened, and how
you felt about it. Include events that
led to your experience as well as what happened afterwards. Make your story come alive by using
interesting words and details. Share
enough information for your teacher to help him/her feel your satisfaction,
pleasure, and/or sense of accomplishment. (2002-2003)
Think back to when you had an experience with
water. Remember where you were, and
when it happened. Who was involved, what happened, and how did you feel about
it? Write a story for your teacher
about an experience that you had with water. (2001-2002)
Think back to when you had an unexpected experience
and remember where you were and what happened. Were you alone or with someone else? When did this happen? What were your thoughts at the time, and
what was said? How did you feel? Write a narrative story for your teacher
about an unexpected experience that you have had. (2000-2001)
Think about one memorable
experience that you had on the way to school, at school, or on the way home
from school. Write a story for your teacher that tells all about your
experience that you will probably never forget. (1999-2000)
Write a story for your teacher about a weekend that
you remember. Tell about what happened and why it was a special, different,
or unusual weekend. (1998-1999)
Think about a memorable "first" experience that you
remember will. It might be your first pet, first disappointment, first
achievement, the first time you felt really sad or really happy, your first
"A" or "F", your first recital or game, or your first solo ride on a bicycle,
a skateboard, or roller blades. Write a story for your teacher about a
memorable "first" experience. (1997-1998)
Write about an animal that is special to you. The
animal might be real or make-believe, like a puppet or a cartoon character.
Describe how the animal looks, what it does, and why you like the animal. Try
to make your reader understand why this animal is so special. (1995-1996)
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