Are you able to stop and produce a complete, well-developed piece of writing on demand?  Chances are, you do this all the time in your job or personal life.  We write emails, reports, summaries, and many other things each day.

On-Demand Writing is one of the tools to assess whether students are College & Career Ready–whether they have mastered Common Core State Standards.

The Common Core State Standards have brought about a renewed emphasis on writing. Students will be required to write more than ever. Not only will they be required to write for extended times, but also to create shorter, complete pieces in one sitting. On Demand Writing , as this is called, is essential to help prepare students for realistic writing experiences. Research shows that most jobs require workers to do some form of writing, and much of the writing is done without an opportunity to revise, edit, or “publish” by rewriting neatly. Most of the writing we do as adults is quick; we write notes or e-mails to friends or colleagues, lists, etc. It is critical for today’s students to be able to create cohesive, thoughtful pieces which are include accurate spelling and grammar in order to communicate clearly in the workforce.

In On Demand Writing , students must complete a complete draft in a single writing session. This may be as short as 10 or up to 60 minutes. The teacher shows a brief prompt to students and sets a visible timer. Writing  On Demand pieces should address a variety of text types and purposes, including opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative. Students may type or write their piece, and are expected to draft, revise, and edit within the time period.

Want more information or some lesson seeds or prompts to develop the ability to Write On Demand?  Download my Writing On Demand Packet!