Table of Contents
About This Writing TestPrep Teaching Resource iv
Section 1: Choosing the Right Word 1
Teacher Perparation and Lessons 1
Answer Key 4
Review Test: Choosing the Right Word 32
Section 2: Making Mechanics and Usage Work for You 35
Teacher Perparation and Lessons 35
Answer Key 39
Review Test: Mechanics and Usage 73
Section 3: Writing Sentences 77
Teacher Perparation and Lessons 77
Answer Key 81
Review Test: Writing Sentences 105
Section 4: Writing Paragraphs 109
Teacher Perparation and Lessons 109
Answer Key 113
Practice Test: Writing Paragraphs 145
Section 5: Essay-Writing Techniques 151
Standardized Testing Information 151
Teacher Preparation and Lessons 151
Practice Test: Essay-Writing Techniques 183
Section 6: Writing Informative/Expository Essays 189
Standardized Testing Information 189
Teacher Preparation and Lessons 190
Practice Test: Writing Informative Essays 213
Section 7: Writing Persuasive Essays 219
Standardized Testing Information 219
Teacher Preparation and Lessons 220
Practice Test: Writing Persuasive Essays 243
Section 9: Writing Letters 273
Standardized Testing Information 279
Teacher Preparation and Lessons 280
Sample Letter Forms 282
Practice Test: Writing Letters 301
Proofreading Symbols 307
Appendix: Preparing Your Students for Standardized Proficiency Tests 309