APTIS Writing Practice

APTIS Writing Practice

9B

Part IV

• For/against essay

• Can take one side or consider both

• 220-250 words

• Needs introduction and conclusion: minimum of 3 paragraphs

• Use formal language and try for good vocabulary

Tips for success

Make sure you fully understand the question!

Plan before you start!!!!!!!!!!

Review your writing for spelling and grammar errors after you finish!

Open Ended

What are your views on reality TV? (220-250 words)

Part 1

• Answer 5 text messages with a few words

• Spend less than 3 minutes on this section

Open Ended

What do you usually do in the morning?

Open Ended

What is your favorite place?

Open Ended

What is your favorite animal?

Part II

• Write in complete sentences

• Try to stay within the word count

• This task should take less than seven minutes

• You can use informal language (contractions, informal vocabulary, colloquialisms, etc.)

Open Ended

What do you normally do after school? (20-30 words)

Part III

- Short paragraphs

- Social media posts or internet blog forums

- Can't go back to change

- 30-40 words

Write in complete sentences with an informal tone. Spend 10 minutes here.

Open Ended

I love sports, but I injured myself last month and the doctor says I have to rest. Have you had a similar experience? (30-40 words)

Open Ended

They make us do sports at my school but I'm not really a sporty type. I think we should be able to choose. Should we have to do sports? What do you think? (30-40 words)