ELPAC Writing Practice

Part 1: Personal Experience

Think about a time when you faced a challenge and worked hard to overcome it.

Describe what happened, how you felt, and what you learned from the experience.

Write one paragraph with at least three sentences.

Be sure to use correct grammar spelling, capital letters and punctuation.

Part 2: Explain a Process or Sequence

Imagine you are teaching a friend how to make your favorite snack or meal.

• Explain the steps in order, starting from the ingredients or materials you need.

• Make sure to include details about how to do each step and what the final result should look like.

• Be sure to use correct spelling, capital letters and punctuation.

Part 3: Justify an Opinion

Some people think students should have longer breaks during the school year, while others think a shorter school year would be better.

• Do you think students should have longer breaks or a shorter school year?

• Explain your opinion and give two reasons to support it.

• Write at least two paragraphs with three sentences each.

• Be sure to use correct grammar, capital letters and punctuation.

Part 4: Community Improvement Opinion

Your community has received money to make an improvement, and leaders are deciding between two ideas: building a new park or fixing the streets and sidewalks.

Which idea do you think would be better for your community?

• Explain your opinion and give two reasons to support your choice.

• Write at least two paragraphs with three sentences each.

• Be sure to correct grammar, capital letters & punctuation.