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NYSESLAT (Grades 7-8) Test Sampler - Writing

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2 questions
Read this passage again. Then you will be asked to write one paragraph based on the passage.
Now read the directions below.

“The Contest” is about a boy named Raymond who likes to play the fiddle. How was Raymond’s life in 1902 different from your life today? Write one paragraph describing how Raymond’s life is different from your life. Give reasons for your answer. Use your own ideas and ideas from the passage to help you write.

Checklist
☐ Write about the topic.
☐ Plan your writing from beginning to end.
☐ Use your own ideas and ideas from the passage.
☐ Support your answer with details.
☐ Use complete sentences.
☐ Check your writing for grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Required
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Describe how Raymond’s life is different from your life today. Remember to use your own ideas and ideas from the passage to help you write.

Directions
Read this passage again. Then you will be asked to write at least two paragraphs based on the passage. Read this passage. Then you will be asked to write at least two paragraphs based on the passage
Now read the directions below.

The passage “Smaller World, Higher Food Prices” describes globalization and its effects on people everywhere. Think about some of the positive and negative effects of globalization. Write at least two paragraphs in your own words to explain the positive and negative effects of globalization. Use your own ideas and ideas from the passage to help you write.

Checklist
☐ Write about the topic.
☐ Plan your writing from beginning to end.
☐ Use your own ideas and ideas from the passage.
☐ Support your answer with details.
☐ Use complete sentences.
☐ Check your writing for grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
Required
1

Explain the positive and negative effects of globalization. Remember to use your own ideas and ideas from the passage to help you write.