Do your upper elementary students have trouble knowing how to attack a writing prompt typically found on state ELA tests? (OST, STARR, Smarter Balanced, PARCC, FSA) Use this set of 5 practice prompt worksheets to analyze and apply strategies for constructing the most common types of writing essays found on the 4th and 5th grade tests. Using a strategy of identifying key words in essay prompts, students will practice setting up a clear purpose and focus for writing. Since repetition is key, 5 dif