“Why am I taking this test?”
Well,
the state wants to make sure
you have the writing skills
they require.
“What if they read
my searing memoir on loneliness,
or my ode to reunited friends
instead?”
“Oh! I know.
How about the state
reads my essay
on how to create
green spaces in our community?”
Sorry,
this is just about the data.
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Right here with you. Love the use of dialogue Q&A. Just the right amount of snark and explicit examples of meaningful writing to drive home your point.
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So true, but UGH! I like the memoir and the ode ideas much better. Salient point made in a very creative, lyrical way. Bravo!
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So sad but very true. You have woven the authentic writing kids do into this clap back to the state test. Well done!
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Uff. I hear ya. Keep the heart of these writers close to your heart – and to their hearts! – regardless of state tests. You know the important part.
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Ouch. And also very true. We lucked out and have another month before we do state testing again, but I don’t look forward to it one little bit.
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