(TAKEN FROM THE TEACHERS GUIDE TO STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT)

Read the topic in the box below, and write a well-organized composition of at least 150-200 words. Be sure to follow the suggestions listed under the box.

WRITING TOPIC

Suppose you visited a friend who just moved into a big, old house. In the house you find a secret room, and you decide to go inside the room. Write a story for your classmates about what happened next.

Before you begin to write, think about the secret room. Imagine what could happen after you and your friend go inside.

Now write a story for your classmates about what happened when you and your friend went inside a secret room in the big, old house.

Your story should have at least two paragraphs.

Be sure your story has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Give specific details and enough information so that your classmates will understand what happened

Be sure to write clearly.

Check your writing for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

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