Text-Dependent Writing Assessment

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Community Gardening

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SubjectCommunity Gardening

Original Prompt

I need a text dependent writing prompt for 3rd grade that is in line with the TN TCAP writing test for grade 3

This learning resource focuses on a community garden, detailing its transformation from an empty lot into a vibrant space where neighbors grow vegetables, flowers, and even create features like a goldfish pond. Students will analyze a text that describes this garden and engage in guided annotation by identifying what people grow and recognizing new vocabulary. The writing tasks emphasize crafting a well-organized response by citing evidence from the text to discuss how the community garden has evolved over time and its significance to the neighborhood, reinforcing skills in text analysis and written communication. Students are also provided with an organizer to structure their responses, ensuring clarity in presenting their claims and supporting evidence. The document includes clear writing expectations such as stating claims, providing evidence, and summarizing main points effectively.