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About the Format of Writing Items

Constructed Response (CR) items found in the NECAP Writing Assessment require students to write only part of a full piece of writing (e.g., a paragraph, introduction).

Extended Response (ER) items found in the NECAP Writing Assessment require students to produce a full piece of writing and will be presented in a format similar to the one below.

In cases where the writing item uses a text passage, students will be reminded to follow along as the passage is read aloud. Many items - but not all - will include a text passage with the prompt.

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Follow along as the poem is read to you. Then read the prompt in the box and follow the directions below.

The writing prompt is included in a text box.

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Based on the poem and what you know, what do you think the poet’s message is? How does the poet use imagery to convey this message? Use details from the poem in your response.

Use the box below to organize your writing. You may fill it in before you write to plan your response, or you may fill it in after you write to check your response. What you write in this box will be included as part of your score.

1. What is your focus/controlling idea?


2. What are the supporting details in your report?

3. What is the conclusion of your report?

An organizing box, with cues specific to the writing genre, is provided to help students organize ideas. This can be completed at any time and will be included as part of the scoring.

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