IRW Writing
The correct structure for an IRW written response.
What is CER-T-ER-C
The hill was arduous and difficult because it was so steep.
This is the antonym of arduous.
This is the correct use of the word affect.
B. The medicine had a strange affect.
Add the commas to the following sentence.
The students need to get a good night sleep eat breakfast and study for the IRW exam today.
The students need to get a good night sleep, eat breakfast, and study for the IRW exam today.
Sarah’s face turned bright red, and she hid her face in her hands after dropping her lunch tray.
Sarah feels what?
What is embarrassed?
This is the correct use of quotations from a text.
A. the article states "flooding is the largest result of global warming."
B. The Article states: "Flooding is the largest result of global warming".
C. The article states, "flooding is the largest result of global warming."
The prefix co- means what?
What is together?
This is the correct use of the word effect.
A. The medicine did not effect me.
B. The new law goes into effect next week.
Add the commas in the following sentence.
Since our IRW exam is tomorrow we need to study tonight by drawing a graphic organizer.
Since our IRW exam is tomorrow, we need to study tonight by drawing a graphic organizer.
Josh kept looking at his watch, tapping his foot, and sighing loudly
Josh feels what?
You will use one of these transitional words when introducing the second piece of evidece.
a. consequently, subsequently, or therefore.
b. another, in addition to, or additionally
c. In conclusion, to that end, In summation
The prefix hydra/o means what? Give an example.
What is water? Hydration, Hydrogen,
This is the correct use of the word principle.
A. The principle of the school held a meeting.
B. The main principle of life is to treat others with kindness.
Add commas to the following sentence.
Wednesday April 22 2026 is your IRW SOL.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, is your IRW SOL.
Mary’s eyes filled with tears, and she walked away slowly after looking at the soccer score.
Mary feels what?
What is sad or disappointed?
You should always double space your writing.
True or False
True
During the day most people are awake, but nocturnal animals are asleep.
Nocturnal means this.
What is active or awake at night.
This is the correct use of the word principal.
A. Many rules or principals are easy to follow.
B. Principal Keene won many awards.
Add commas to the following sentence.
Because we have an SOL next week the entire school schedule is different so you can have all the time to do your SOL.
Because we have an SOL tomorrow, the entire school schedule is different, so you can have all the time to do your SOL.
The student looked at the blank test, bit their lip, and began tearing their paper.
The student feels what?
What is anxious or panicked?
Red or blue underlines in your writing means you have successfully edited it properly.
True or False
False
Give two sentences:
1. using sail as a noun
2. using sail as a verb
Answers will vary
This is the correct use of the word loose.
A. We should let loose this weekend and go to the movies!
B. The shoes were quite loose and floppy on her feet.
Add commas to the following sentence.
The IRW SOL is next week and you need to try your hardest.
The IRW SOL is next weekl, and you need to try your hardest.
Yara slouched in the seat, put her head down, and refused to do her work. When the teacher checked on her, Yara's lip was swollen, her eyes almost swollen shut, and a peanut butter candy bar wrapper was in her hand.
What is wrong with Yara?
What is she is allergic to peanut butter.