This document provides tips for 4th grade students preparing for the Washington State Assessment of Learning (WASL) writing test. It explains that the test will include a narrative and expository writing section. For narrative writing, students should include a beginning, middle, and end, with story elements like characters and plot. For expository writing, students should focus on a topic they know well and support their ideas with examples and details. The document encourages students to prepare by choosing a topic and doing prewriting activities before composing their drafts. It also includes writing checklists to help students evaluate their work.

1. Tips for WASL Writing Prepared by your K-6 Literacy Team