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WRITING PROMPT CARD #31
DESCRIPTIVE
Imagine someone who has never been to a ball game.
Describe what it is like at a game.
You may want to describe what you hear, what you see,
what you smell, and how you feel when you are there.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #32
NARRATIVE
Two students have had a disagreement.
Write a story telling what happened.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #33
NARRATIVE
Some memories last forever. Write a story about an unforgettable experience in your life.
Tell what happened.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #34
NARRATIVE
Everyone makes mistakes.
Write a story about a time when you or someone else made a big mistake.
Tell what happened.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #35
EXPOSITORY
Some people dream of creating a “Color-blind Society”
in which the color of a person’s skin does not matter.
Think about whether mentioning a person’s skin color
in the newspaper helps or hurts the changes of building a
“Color- blind Society.”
Write to your newspaper explaining whether you think
writers should or should not mention a person’s skin color in the newspaper.
Be sure to include reasons and/or supporting details.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #36
EXPOSITORY
Some people believe that peer pressure causes young people to behave as they do.
Think about pressure from friends or others that you have seen or experienced.
Write about why young people are influenced by peer pressure.
Be sure to include reasons and/or supporting details.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #37
EXPOSITORY
Some people think that American students do not learn as
much in school as students in other countries.
Think of a change or changes our schools could make that would
help students to learn more in school.
Explain the change or changes and tell why they will help.
Be sure to include reasons and/or supporting details.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #38
PERSUASIVE
The Clean Air Society has discovered that the gas used in
air conditioners pollutes the air. The Society has suggested
that all schools and public buildings in Alabama stop using
air conditioners. Decide whether you agree or disagree
with this suggestion. State your opinion and persuade the
Society to support your opinion. Be sure to include your
reasons and/or specific examples.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #39
PERSUASIVE
The Keep Alabama Beautiful Society has asked the state to aid recycling by passing a law.
The law would require everyone to pay a five-cent deposit on all soft drink cans.
Decide whether you are for or against this law.
State your opinion and persuade the Society to support your opinion.
Be sure to include reasons and/or specific examples.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #40
PERSUASIVE
The State Board of Education has decided that all students must pass a
computer class before they can enter ninth grade.
Decide whether you are for or against this decision.
Write to the State Board of Education.
Give your opinion and persuade the Board to support your opinion.
Be sure to include reasons and/or specific examples.
ADAW
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ALABAMA DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF WRITING
Huntsville City Schools
November 2002
Flash Cards or Game Cards for students to identify writing prompts.
Pat Armstrong – ADAW
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