Assessment/Accountability
Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

Writing Prompts

Writing Prompt - Grade 4

Think about a friend who has been an important part of your life. How did you become friends with this person? Think about when you met, what you did, and how your friendship grew.

Write a story about this friendship. Give enough details to tell the reader about this friendship.

Writing Prompt - Grade 7

Many students have personal goals, such as making the honor roll, playing a musical instrument, or being a top scorer in a video game. To be successful in reaching goals, it helps to have certain qualities. Some of these might include self-discipline, determination, or a positive attitude.

Think about a goal that you would like to achieve. In a well-developed composition, state your goal. Describe at least two qualities you will need to reach your goal, and explain why each quality is important to be successful.

Writing Prompt - Grade 10

Heroism can mean different things to different people. Literature is full of characters that can be considered heroic.

From a work of literature you have read in or out of school, select a character that, in your opinion, is heroic. In a well-developed composition, identify that character and explain why he or she is heroic.