Which Writing Task?
NJSLA Tips!
The Basics
Do You Know Ms. Moreira?
100

The passage from Wild River is told from Ryan’s point of view. Retell the narrative from Tanner’s point of view. Be sure to include Tanner’s thoughts as the kayak moves down the river. Your narrative should clearly reflect the characterization and setting in the passage.

NWT (Narrative Writing Task)

100

What are the two things you MIGHT be asked to do on a NWT?

Retell (Different POV) or Extend (Continue)

100

How many writing tasks are there in total?

3

100

Where is Ms. Moreira's family from?

Portugal

200

You have now learned about tornadoes by reviewing three sources: the passage from Tornado!, the article “Measuring Tornadoes,” and the article “New Alert System Designed to Warn Residents of Storms and Other Dangers.” Write an essay explaining the purpose of the information in each source. Be sure to include how data gathered by scientists and officials have changed our understanding of tornadoes. Support your answer with evidence from each source.

RST (Research Simulation Task)

200

What does CRAM stand for?

Cover the answers, Read the question, Answer the question without looking, Match your answer to a given choice.

200

What are the names of the three writing tasks?

LAT, RST, NWT

200

What is Ms. Moreira's favorite color?

Green!

300

In Confetti Girl and Tortilla Sun, the narrators have points of view different from those of their parents. Write an essay analyzing how these differences in points of view create tension in both stories. Remember to use details from both texts to support your ideas.

LAT (Literary Analysis Task)

300

What should you do first when beginning the ELA NJSLA?

Go to the writing task and begin there!

300

How many writing tasks will you actually be asked to do on NJSLA ELA?

2

300

What is Ms. Moreira's favorite hobby?

Reading

400

In "Trial by Combat" and Summer Ball, the characters have conversations where a lot goes unsaid. Analyze how these unspoken viewpoints influence the tension within the conversations that are held throughout the passages. Use details from the text to support your answer.

LAT (Literary Analysis Task)

400

True or False? Everyone will take the same test.

FALSE

400

How long is each unit?

90 minutes

400

What is Ms. Moreira's favorite sport to watch on TV?

Football

500

Compare how the articles by Lauren Tarshis and Dyan DeNapoli and the video describe penguin rescue efforts after oil spills. Support your essay with information from all three source.

RST (Research Simulation Task)

500

What should you put on your scrap paper if you are given a narrative writing task?

NWT Checklist (USING THE PROMPT)!!!

500

What is the outline for a LAT?

P1: Claim Statement
P2:Text 1
P3:Text 2
P4:Compare
P5:Conclusion

500

What is Ms. Moreira's favorite fast food restaurant?

Chick-Fil-A

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