Informational Prompt

Informational Prompt
Goal: Students will begin composing their own informational essays. They will brainstorm ideas and formulate their own response to the prompt.

1. Plan a response to the writing prompt.
2. Jot down notes about the points you wish to make.
3. Write a thesis statement with the prompt restated.
4. Write an outline with main points and examples to support points

The following prompt will serve as the topic for your paper:

(You will have 60 minutes to plan, write and correct your paper. 30 minutes today and 30 minutes tomorrow)

Prompt:
Consider the role automobiles play in the American culture. What are the most important effects automobiles have had on American culture? Why?

Write an essay explaining the influence the automobile has had on American culture.



DIRECTIONS:
-STATE YOUR OPINION CLEARLY
-SUPPORT YOUR OPINION WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS
-PRESENT YOUR IDEAS CLEARLY AND LOGICALLY
-USE WORDS AND WELL-CONSTRUCTED SENTENCES EFFECTIVELY\
-CORRECT ANY ERRORS IN SPELLING, PUNCTUATION AND CAPITALIZATION
-SPEND 5-10 MINUTES SETTING YOUR FOCUS. THIS WILL HELP YOU LEAVE TIME TO -COMPLETE THE REMAINING STAGES OF WRITING FOR DAY 1

-REMEMBER TO WORK CAREFULLY, BECAUSE A CLEAR FOCUS WILL HELP COMPLETE THE OTHER STAGES OF THE ESSAY MORE SUCCESSFULLY!!

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Journal Day

Tomorrow is Sno Ball are you ready? Do you have all of your plans in order? Are you the last minute person who still needs to go out and pick up a suit or flowers today? Do you even intend on going to the dance at all? Is it a big waste of time? What do you think?

Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST be a minimum of 1 full page)

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.

Persuasive Prompt

Goal: Students will begin composing their own persuasive essays. They will brainstorm ideas and formulate their own response to the prompt.

1. Plan a response to the writing prompt.
2. Jot down notes about the points you wish to make.
3. Write an outline and begin a rough draft of your material

The following prompt will serve as the topic for your paper:

(You will have 60 minutes to plan, write and correct your paper. 30 minutes today and 30 minutes on Tuesday)
Prompt:
Some people have suggested that keeping animals in zoos is cruel to these animals. These people feel that animals have the right to live in freedom, as people in our country do. Do you agree or disagree with this position?

Write a letter to persuade readers to the local paper to accept your ideas and opinions. Explain why your ideas will benefit not only animals but also people.


DIRECTIONS:
STATE YOUR OPINION CLEARLY
SUPPORT YOUR OPINION WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS
PRESENT YOUR IDEAS CLEARLY AND LOGICALLY
USE WORDS AND WELL-CONSTRUCTED SENTENCES EFFECTIVELY\
CORRECT ANY ERRORS IN SPELLING, PUNCTUATION AND CAPITALIZATION
SPEND 5-10 MINUTES SETTING YOUR FOCUS. THIS WILL HELP YOU LEAVE TIME TO COMPLETE THE REMAINING STAGES OF WRITING FOR DAY 1

REMEMBER TO WORK CAREFULLY, BECAUSE A CLEAR FOCUS WILL HELP COMPLETE THE OTHER STAGES OF THE ESSAY MORE SUCCESSFULLY!!

Journal Day

Voltaire once said, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." What do you think this quote means? How much truth is there to it? How can it be applied to modern society?


Or

This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday. What are your plans for the big game? Who do you think will win?

Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST be a minimum of 1 full page)

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.