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Approximately 50% of the student’s ELA total score is derived from the sum of the two writing prompts they receive. It's important to understand the definitions of terms in the standards, such as narrative, compare/contrast, theme, main idea(s), structure, etc.  \n1. Students should read and reread prompts carefully to fully understand the instructions.  \n2. Students must address all parts of the prompt by showing an understanding of what is being asked and responding accordingly.  \n3. In the online testing environment, the answer box expands, so students should aim to write multiple-paragraph responses rather than just a few sentences.  \n4. Copying and pasting from stimulus material is allowed when quoting text evidence, but students should not rely solely on copying and should use their own words as well. To copy, students must highlight the desired text, hold down the Control (ctrl) key, and then press C. To paste, students must hold down the Control (ctrl) key and then press V.  \n5. Students should use the remaining time to write and review their responses. Students will be limited to 20,000 characters (including spaces) .  \nBest Practices for Students  \nPlan your response: Make an outline or sketch. Be sure to have a blank piece of paper at the start of the test to use for your outline. Identify and jot down the key points you want to include in your response. Make sure to address each part of the prompt. Then, list the details or reasons you will use to support your claim or topic. Review the writing checklist provided with each PCR.  \nManage your time: Allocate specific planning, writing, and revising time. Try to follow this schedule to ensure you have enough time to fully answer each part of the prompt. A typical time plan would be to spend 20% of your time planning, 70% of your time writing, and 10% of your time revising. For example, if you had 45 minutes to complete your response, use approximately 9-10 minutes for planning, 30 minutes for writing the response, and the remaining time for proofreading.  \nWrite your response: Use complete sentences and multiple paragraphs to write the response you planned in the previous step. Ensure that you answer the prompt fully. Structure your writing with clear and coherent paragraphs. Each paragraph should focus on a single idea and provide supporting examples, evidence, and reasoning from the passages or media. Ensure that there is a logical connection between each paragraph. Focus on writing clearly and precisely to effectively communicate ideas. Use transitional phrases and words to guide the reader through the response.  \nProofread your response. Finally, if time allows, review the response. Look for any grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, or inconsistencies. Check that the response presents clear and wellsupported ideas.  \nLinks: Rubrics and Evidence Statements  \nIAR ELA Writing Rubrics  \nIAR ELA Evidence Statements  \n2027 Addition: Prose Constructed Response Writing Checklist  \nBeginning with the 2027 administration (operational and field test)  \nStudents are encouraged to use the writing checklists that adhere to their grade and task model. Checklists are a way for students to ensure they have reviewed their work and have included essentials for success in their Prose Constructed Response. Checklists will accompany each PCR (the final item of the section) .  \nGrades 3-4 LAT and RST Writing Checklist  \n☐ I addressed each part of the prompt using complete sentences.  \n☐ I organized my ideas clearly using multiple pa","cbCaipJfRaByTRu8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipJfRaByTRu8","pdf",113715,"English","# Task Types and Scoring\n## Writing Prompt Requirements\n## Character Limit and Online Tools\n# Best Practices for Students\n## Planning and Time Management\n## Writing and Proofreading\n# Links: Rubrics and Evidence Statements\n## IAR ELA Writing Rubrics\n## IAR ELA Evidence Statements\n## 2027 Additions: PCR Writing Checklist\n# Grade-Level Writing Checklists\n## Grades 3-4 LAT and RST\n## Grades 3-4 NWT\n## Grades 5-8 LAT and RST\n## Grades 5-8 NWT","[{\"question\":\"What are the three task types in the IAR ELA Prose Constructed Response tasks?\",\"answer\":\"The three task types are Research Simulation Task (RST), Literary Analysis Task (LAT), and Narrative Writing Task (NWT). 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