ECR-Recycling

Multiple Choice

Read it all for 5 minutes.

• I read everything!

• I need more time to read.

Open Ended

On paper write your plan. Do it in 5 minutes. Type done in the space below when your plan is complete.

Read the article “Recycling.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain why it is important to recycle.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• develop your ideas in detail

• use evidence from the selection in your response

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —

• review the selection

• plan your response

• write your response

• revise and edit your response

Record your answer in the box provided.

Open Ended

Type your FLASH DRAFT below. You have 15 minutes.

Read the article “Recycling.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain why it is important to recycle.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• develop your ideas in detail

• use evidence from the selection in your response

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can —

• review the selection

• plan your response

• write your response

• revise and edit your response

Record your answer in the box provided.