The following is a compilation of assessed RICAS/MCAS writing standards and writing prompt descriptions for grades 3-6 over two consecutive years. Prompts from grades 4 and 5 are included along with the length of text and text features. Please note that this compilation excludes paragraph or response writing that addresses a single reading standard, as RICAS assesses only one writing standard each year. It's important to mention that each writing standard is complemented by language standards, a