Essay practice
Timed writing in the three MCAP writing modes, scored on Written Expression (0–4) and Written Conventions (0–3). Write, score yourself honestly, then your teacher scores it.
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Narrative · Forty Minutes to Weigh In — opens Mon, Jan 25
Narrative · The Afternoon on the Porch — opens Mon, Jan 25
Narrative · Sixteen Bars — opens Mon, Jan 25
Informative / explanatory · Rebuilding the Bay's Oysters — opens Mon, Feb 1
Informative / explanatory · Teenagers and the Morning Bell — opens Mon, Feb 1
Informative / explanatory · Hot Blocks, Cool Blocks — opens Mon, Feb 1
Argumentative · Later Bells for High School? — opens Mon, Feb 8
Argumentative · The Old Mill: Save It or Build Homes? — opens Mon, Feb 8
Argumentative · Turf or Grass on the Field? — opens Mon, Feb 8
Argumentative · Should Libraries End Overdue Fines? — opens Mon, Feb 15
Narrative · Opening Shift — opens Mon, Mar 15
Narrative · Tell Me with Words — opens Mon, Mar 15
Narrative · The Runner Who Got Up — opens Mon, Mar 15
Informative / explanatory · The Missing Chip — opens Mon, Mar 22
Informative / explanatory · Tracing the Underground Railroad — opens Mon, Mar 22
Informative / explanatory · Climbing the Ladder Back — opens Mon, Mar 22
Argumentative · Raising the Grade Bar for Athletes — opens Mon, Mar 29
Argumentative · AI Tools on Writing Assignments — opens Mon, Mar 29
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