New Jersey GEPA Language Arts Literacy Assessment Tutorial
Cluster 1: Writing to Speculate - Prompt "B"
Writing Sample #2 - Scoring "5"
The following writing sample for the Writing To Speculate Prompt "B" scored a "5" based on the New Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric.
Scorers made the following comments about the sample below:
This writing sample progresses logically from beginning to end. Dialogue is used effectively in the story. The use of appropriate word choices (respite, concrete jungle) and figurative language (Step by step Mike and Phil walked as gingerly as a baker ices a wedding cake.) demonstrates a strong command of the language.
