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WRITING PROMPT CARD #41
PERSUASIVE
A large city in another state has filled its garbage dump.
This city will pay to create a dump site in your area.
Decide whether you are for or against this. Write to the mayor.
State your opinion and persuade the mayor to support your opinion.
Be sure to include your reasons and/or specific examples.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #42
EXPOSITORY
Some people think Americans should buy only products “Made in the U.S.A.”
Think about how buying only American products may affect our families or our country.
Explain your point of view. Be sure to include reasons and/or supporting details.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #43
NARRATIVE
Everyone sometimes feels fear.
Write a story about a time when you were afraid.
Tell what happened.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #44
DESCRIPTIVE
There are many different kinds of stores, such as grocery stores,
music stores, pet stores, and video stores.
Describe your favorite store.
You may want to tell what you see, hear, smell, and how you feel when you are there.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #45
DESCRIPTIVE
Think of a kitchen.
Describe the kitchen so that someone reading your paper will know what it is like.
You may wish to include how it looks, how it smells, and what you might here there.
ADAW
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WRITING PROMPT CARD #46
NARRATIVE
Suppose you were an adult for a day.
Write a story telling what happened.
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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Please post your writing prompt responses below.
Please check your syllabus for due dates, etc.
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