We have been doing some practice writing for the PAT's this past week. They will not be written on the new computer platform (Vretta) but on paper. Students have been given feedback as to how to improve and for ELA an old functional prompt to work on a news article.

PAT"s begin promptly at 9am. By that time, students need to have a water bottle, snack and something to keep themselves occupied after they are finished, as no one is permitted to leave the classroom until 2 hours have elapsed. All students are allowed an extra 2 hours to complete their tests and should consider taking their time...slow and steady wins the race.  Students have access to a dictionary, synonym book and Bescherelle verb book. They should have several sharpened pencils, eraser and a sharpener. I handed out some practice prompts for those who wanted to continue practicing.