Writing Benchmark Links
The science writing prompts are based on the idea that students will use writing to demonstrate learning. If students have science notebooks, they may use them as a reference to complete the prompt.


  • Quarterly Writing Reporting
  • View Quarterly Prompt(s) 
  • Quarterly Writing Data Entry 
  • Writing Assessment Calendar
  • Elementary Guidelines for Administering the Quarterly Prompts (Word) (PDF)
  • Secondary Guidelines for Administering the Quarterly Prompts (Word) (PDF)
  • How to Enter Quarterly Scores On-Line (Word) (PDF)
  • View 2006 - 2007 Elementary Prompts by Grade Level and AZ State Writing Standard Application
  • View 6-12 Monthly Prompts
  • Getting to Know the Six Traits
  • Kindergarten Rubric/Scoring Guide
  • Grade 1 Rubric/Scoring Guide
  • Six Trait Scoring Guide