English 10 (Writing Prompts)
Prompt #10 Civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi wrote, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Do you agree or disagree with Gandhi's statement about the importance of helping others as a way of discovering more about yourself? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Agree: - people don't realize how narrow-minded they are - people will find out what they enjoy doing - find people similar to them Disagree: - not thinking about yourself Thesis Statement: Civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi wrote, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." This quote is true because people don't realize how narrow-minded they are, people will find what they enjoy doing, and find people similar to them.
Prompt #47 Companies market products to children, especially through television commercials shown with children's programming. Designed to appeal to children, these advertisements promote products like toys and snack foods. Should companies be permitted to market to children, or should children be protected from the influence of advertising? Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your ideas.
T-Chart: Market to children: - more customer service Protect Children from market: - products could be bad for kids - bad influence - people could lie Thesis Statement: Companies market products to children, especially through television commercials shown with children's programming. Designed to appeal to children, these advertisements promote products like toys and snack foods. Children should be protected by marketing because the products be bad kids, the product could be a bad influence, and people that are selling the product could lie about the item.
Prompt #22 Some school districts offer programs that allow high school students to graduate in three years instead of the traditional four years. Most students who follow this plan must take courses during the summers or in the evenings or may not be able to take elective courses. Is it a good idea for students to finish high school in three years and enter college or the work force one year early? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - avoid bullying situation while staying in school - after school work opportunities - money needs Cons: - limit amount of free time - courses over the summer and at night - no time for jobs or volunteering Thesis Statement: Some school districts offer programs that allow high school students to graduate in three years instead of the traditional four years. Most students who follow this plan must take courses during the summers or in the evenings or may not be able to take elective courses. Students shouldn't graduate early because it limits amount of free time, the courses over the summer and at night, and theres no time for jobs or volunteering.
Prompt #37 It has been said that actions speak louder than words. Based on your experiences, do you agree or disagree with this saying? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - express feelings - words can change - telling stories Cons: - words are empty promises - words cause problems - people forget what other have said Thesis Statement: It has been said that actions speak louder than words. Actions actually speak louder than words because words are empty promises, words causes problems, and people forget what others have said a day after.
Prompt #25 Many people feel that American society is too competitive. Does competition lead to better products and results, or does it lead to a focus on winning at all costs? Is fierce competition a good idea or bad idea? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - can make things fun - could win something Cons: - causes problems - might make things lose sight of what really important - it start you telling things that are not (that make an individual sound good) Thesis Statement: Many people feel that American society is too competitive. Does competition lead to better products and results, or does it lead to a focus on winning at all costs? This is true because cause fights, lose sight of whats important, and just make something sounds goods.
Prompt #34 Many people enjoy the freedom of using cell phones wherever they go. Some people argue, however, that cell phone use should be limited because it may disturb others. Should people be allowed to use cell phones in places like stores, restaurants, and movie theaters, or should cell phone use in such places be banned? Take a position on this question. Use reasons and specific examples to support your views.
T-Chart: Pros: - distract others - make too much noise - disrespect others Cons: - you could get lost - someone could get injury - someone might need them when they need help translate something Thesis Statement: Many people enjoy the freedom of using cell phones wherever they go. Some people argue, however, that cell phone use should be limited because it may disturb others. Should people be allowed to use cell phones in places like stores, restaurants, and movie theaters, or should cell phone use in such places be banned? Cell phones shouldn't be banned because people need phones if they get lost, if someone get injured, and someone might need them when they need help translating something.
Prompt #40 Some educators argue that every child in school should have access to computers. Others believe that too much importance is placed on computers and that they may actually interfere with the learning process. In your opinion, how important are computers in the classroom? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - document online - work easily shared w/group - no way to lose papers Cons: - distraction - computers could not work - use your brain Thesis Statements:Some educators argue that every child in school should have access to computers. Others believe that too much importance is placed on computers and that they may actually interfere with the learning process. Schools should allow students to have access to computers so they can easily share with a group, can't lose papers, and hold documents online.
Prompt #17 Technology allows people to complete many tasks without having contact with others. People can check out books, shop, and play games without speaking to another person. Has the limitation of human contact due to the use of technology had positive or negative effects on people's lives? Take a position on this question. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - look up answer - get books - buy things Cons: - not boring anyone - bad communication - won't get on people nerves Thesis Statement: Technology allows people to complete many tasks without having contact with others. People can check out books, shop, and play games without speaking to another person. This is true because able to look things up, able to get books, and able to buy things.
Prompt #39 Many occupations have dress codes for employees. Write to convince business leaders that dress codes should or should not be required. Support your position with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - looks professional - appropriate clothes - first impression Cons: - employees should be comfortable - too relaxed - unprofessional Thesis Statements: Many occupations have dress codes for employees. Employees should be dress codes because it's professional, its appropriate clothes, and its the first impression.
Prompt #38 In his book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum lists these simple lessons: put things back where you found them, play and work some every day, hold hands and stick together. Do you agree or disagree that these lessons apply to life today? Or is life too complicated for such simplicity? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples
T-Chart: Pros: - putting thing back so items don't get lost - playing and working is a balance of stress - able to count on someone Cons: - rearranging nice for change - working more helpful than play - independent Thesis Statement: In his book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum lists these simple lessons: put things back where you found them, play and work some every day, hold hands and stick together. Fulghum's lessons are accurate because by putting things back; items don't get lost, playing and working is a balance of stress, and able to count on someone.
Prompt #35 A city council is debating the adoption of a 10 P.M. weekday curfew and a midnight weekend curfew for teenagers. If the curfew is adopted, teenagers on the streets after those hours would be breaking the law. Do curfews keep teenagers out of trouble, or do they unfairly interfere in young people's lives? Take a position on this question. Use reasons and specific examples to support your views.
T-Chart: Pros: - safety - crime - time Cons: - job - sneak out - school activities Thesis Statement: A city council is debating the adoption of a 10 P.M. weekday curfew and a midnight weekend curfew for teenagers. If the curfew is adopted, teenagers on the streets after those hours would be breaking the law. Curfews would be a bad idea because some teenagers have jobs, teenagers would sneak out, and some teenagers have after school activities.
Prompt #36 Some people say that most teenagers are careless and do not think about the consequences of their actions. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Take a position on this question. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
T-Chart: Pros: - teens are not old enough to know better in certain situations - teens don't think things through - some teens were taught better Cons: - some teens can stop and think before they act - some teens are mature - some teens have already been through the consequences and know not to do it again Thesis Statements:Some people say that most teenagers are careless and do not think about the consequences of their actions. Teen aren't careless because some teens can stop and think before they act, some teens are mature, and some teens have already been through the consequences and know not to do it again.
Prompt #29 Most public places, including schools, have installed video cameras for surveillance. Is the installation of surveillance cameras the best way to provide security, or is it a privacy violation that would not deliver what it promises? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - theft - valid experience when in court of law - monitor the costumes & employees Cons: - if camera is in a restroom or changing area - the person controlling the camera could not be reliable - it would make a person uncomfortable Thesis Statement: Most public places, including schools, have installed video cameras for surveillance. Is the installation of surveillance cameras the best way to provide security, or is it a privacy violation that would not deliver what it promises? Video cameras for surveillance shouldn't e allowed because what if the camera is in a restroom or changing area, the person controlling the camera can't be reliable, and it would make a person feel uncomfortable.
Prompt #44 Many schools have partnerships with companies that allow students to explore certain occupations through internships and shadowing opportunities to discover whether they are interested in pursuing that type of employment. Write to convince a manager of a business to select you to visit and learn about the work that interests you.
T-Chart: The work that interest me: Information Technology Why schools should partner up with Xfinity: - provide students with information - can give valid questions - become more comfortable Thesis Statements: Schools should start partnering up with Xfinity because students that want to be become and IT; it will provide students with information on how to become a IT, students can give valid questions, and students can become more comfortable with there career choice.
Prompt #11 Some people say that with dedication, persistence, and time, people can accomplish any goal. Others say that people are limited in what they can accomplish and need to be realistic when setting goals. Take a position on this issue. Use specific reasons and examples to support your ideas.
T-Chart: Accomplish anything: - People should not give up - Prove people wrong - Challenge Yourself - Higher risk of failure Realistic - Have realistic goals - Don't set impossible goal s - set goals high but not too high (causes more pressure) Thesis Statement: Some people say that with dedication, persistence, and time, people can accomplish any goal. Others say that people are limited in what they can accomplish and need to be realistic when setting goals. Some say people can accomplish anything because people shouldn't give up, prove people wrong, and make a challenge.
Prompt #12 The great artist Michelangelo once said, "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." Do you agree or disagree with Michelangelo's statement? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with details and specific examples.
T-Chart: Agree: - If we never challenge ourselves we will never improve - We could be missing ur on greater opportunities - can inspire others Disagree: - easier to accomplish smaller tasks - tasks can get done quicker and can earn more in life - would actually achieve goals Thesis Statement: The great artist Michelangelo once said, "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." Michelangelo statement because we never challenge ourselves we will never improve, we could be missing out greater opportunities, and we aim high to inspire others.
Prompt #4 The British naturalist and politician John Lubbock wrote, "Your character will be what you yourself choose to make it." Do we choose our own character traits, or is our character formed by influences beyond our control? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Agree: - chose own traits - make own decision - not sure what to do Disagree: - peer pressure - we get put into a box -groups Thesis Statement: The British naturalist and politician John Lubbock wrote, "Your character will be what you yourself choose to make it." They say we choose our own characters trait because we choose how we act, we make things our own, and we are not sure what to do.
Prompt #1 Some say that the journey is more important than the destination. They argue that people find more joy and satisfaction in working towards a goal than in achieving it. Others say that it is the destination that gives meaning to the journey. They argue that the process of working toward a goal would be meaningless without its achievement. Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your ideas.
T-Chart: Agree: - goals make things fun - achieving something feels great - the journey can be easy Disagree: - the prize at the end - process take too long - it's not worth it Thesis Statement: Some say that the journey is more important than the destination. They argue that people find more joy and satisfaction in working towards a goal than in achieving it. Others say that it is the destination that gives meaning to the journey. They argue that the process of working toward a goal would be meaningless without its achievement. The journey isn't more important than the destination because the goals make thing fun, the feel of achieving something is great, and the journey can be easy.
Prompt #14 It has been said, "Failure is not the worst thing in the world. The very worst is not to try." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
T-Chart: Agree: - learn from failure - pushes to success - failure eliminates things aren't not good at Disagree: - Once in a lifetime thing - kills self-confidence - simply does not try Thesis Statement: It has been said, "Failure is not the worst thing in the world. The very worst is not to try." Failure isn't the worst because you can learn from failure, it pushes you to succeed, it eliminates things that you're not good at.
Prompt #16 Think about the benefits of working with a group or working alone. Which do you feel is more beneficial? Write to convince your teacher of your preference, either to work with a group or to work alone. Support your position with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Alone- Pros: - have it the an individual wants it - get work done faster - don't have to please everyone Cons: - might need help - don't count other - don't have to worry if work is done or not With a group- Pros: - less time consuming - can have someone to help - have different ideas Cons: - distraction Thesis Statement: Think about the benefits of working with a group or working alone. It's more beneficial to be in a group because different ideas, someone who can help, and it less time consuming
Prompt #3 Because of safety concerns, many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. Your state legislature is considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 18. Do you think the minimum driving age should be raised? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: For: - More time to mature - less wrecks from young adults - less pollution Against: - Responsibility - More car sells - able to get jobs Thesis Statement: Because of safety concerns, many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. Your state legislature is considering raising the minimum driving age from 16 to 18. Teens drivers should be allowed to drive at sixteen because it allows them to be responsible, the car place will sell more cars, and they are able to get jobs.
Prompt #13 Imagine your school cafeteria plans to change to a new, healthier school lunch menu, which would eliminate some of the students' favorite cafeteria foods. Take a position on this issue and write to convince your principal whether this change to the school menu is a good idea or a bad idea. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
T-Chart: Good: - kids will be eating the healthy food they are not eating at home - kids won't be obese - not as many kids having diabetes Bad: - many kids will just begin to pack - should just add more healthier eating styles to the menu - kids like choices Thesis Statements: Imagine your school cafeteria plans to change to a new, healthier school lunch menu, which would eliminate some of the students' favorite cafeteria foods. School shouldn't change to a healthier school lunch menu because many kids will begin to pack, kids like choices, and should just add more healthier eating styles to the menu.
Prompt #43 Most employers are looking for specific characteristics in a potential employee. For example, they look for someone who is responsible and hard-working, and often they look for a person who has experience. Write to persuade a future employer that, even though you may not have experience in the type of work you seek, you are a good candidate to hire. Use reasons and specific examples to support your response. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: No experience: - learning something new - not knowing they are good at something - can be better than an experience person Experience - can get the hang of it - do everything right - help other employees Thesis Statement: Most employers are looking for specific characteristics in a potential employee. People should hire someone with experience because they can get the hang of it, they can do everything right, and they can help other employees.
Prompt #2 Many schools require students to participate in volunteer programs in their communities as a requirement for graduation. However, some people feel that requiring students to volunteer defeats the purpose of volunteering. Do you think students should be required to volunteer in their communities to receive their high school diplomas? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - benefits everyone - helps the community - social benefits Cons: - being forced - not coming from their heart - takes time a day Thesis Statement: Many schools require students to participate in volunteer programs in their communities as a requirement for graduation. However, some people feel that requiring students to volunteer defeats the purpose of volunteering. Students should be required to participate in volunteer programs because it will help the community, benefits everyone involved, and include many social benefits.
Prompt #23 Research has shown that teenagers experience a change in their internal sleep clocks so that waking up early and going to sleep early are difficult. Should high school classes begin later in the day and end later in the day to accommodate students' natural sleep clocks? Consider some of the benefits and disadvantages to starting school later in the day. Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - health - more sleep - more focused Cons: - parents - school activities - teachers Thesis Statement: Research has shown that teenagers experience a change in their internal sleep clocks so that waking up early and going to sleep early are difficult. High school classes should begin later because for health reasons, for more sleep, and for more focused.
Prompt #28 Some states have now made it illegal to drive while using a hand-held cell phone. Do you agree or disagree with this law? Why or why not? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Pros: - less distraction - less accidents - people are able to stay focus Cons: - what is there an emergency - need for GPS - running late/ calling the boss Thesis Statement: Some states have now made it illegal to drive while using a hand-held cell phone. This statement is true because drivers will be less distracted, will be less accidents, will be able to stay focus more.
Prompt #5 Thomas Jefferson wrote, "Determine never to be idle . . . It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing." Do we accomplish more if we are always doing something, or does inactivity also serve a purpose? Take a position on this question. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - less pressure - everything is done - not just sitting around Cons: - nothing gets done - people never will have stress - what is the purpose Thesis Statement: Thomas Jefferson wrote, "Determine never to be idle . . . It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing." It's important to always be doing something because less pressure, everything is done, and not just sitting around.
Prompt #24 Many students become involved in extracurricular activities to enrich their educational experiences and some even become involved in so many activities that they have little time to study or complete homework assignments. Should schools control student involvement in extracurricular activities, or should the decision regarding extracurricular involvement be left to students and their families? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - don't know the students balance - school can ruin students career - disadvantages for all students Cons: - save problems with grades - help students be responsible Thesis Statement: Many students become involved in extracurricular activities to enrich their educational experiences and some even become involved in so many activities that they have little time to study or complete homework assignments. Schools shouldn't control student involvement in extracurricular activities because student independence, school give warnings, and students call learn something from their mistakes.
Prompt #33 Some people believe in praising a student's work to build self-esteem, even if the work is not the student's best effort. They believe that students must be self-confident in order to learn. Others believe that praise given for deficient work undermines learning by lowering standards. They believe that the source of true self-esteem is achievement. Does true self-esteem come from praise or does it come from achievement? Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your ideas. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Pros: - self-esteem is key - praises makes people feel good - achievement can boost confidential Cons: - self-esteem doesn't come praise or achievement - praises won't last forever and not every is going to - people aren't always going to achieve Thesis Statement: Some people believe in praising a student's work to build self-esteem, even if the work is not the student's best effort. They believe that students must be self-confident in order to learn. Others believe that praise given for deficient work undermines learning by lowering standards. They believe that the source of true self-esteem is achievement. This statement is true because self-esteem is key, praises makes people feel good about themselves, and achievement can boost confidence.
Prompt #20 To conserve energy and resources, some businesses have adopted a four-day work week, with each day consisting of ten hours. Should your school follow this model by extending the school day two hours? After considering the benefits and disadvantages to a four-day school week, take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Pros: - student will have more rest - teachers will have more time to grade and make plan - students and teachers will have more family time Cons: - students would get tired faster -students and teachers will be in bad moods Thesis Statements: To conserve energy and resources, some businesses have adopted a four-day work week, with each day consisting of ten hours. School should do this because students will have more, teacher will have more time to grade and make plan, and students and teachers will have more family time.
Prompt #7 It has been said that first impressions are almost impossible to change. Based on your experiences, do you agree or disagree with this statement? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - 1st memory - job interview - judge a book by its cover Cons: - 2nd chance - might be having a bad day - people change Thesis Statement: It has been said that first impressions are almost impossible to change. This statement is incorrect because there's always second chances, might be having a bad day, and people can change.
Prompt #26 Philosopher, physician, and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer said, "Example is not the main thing in influencing others; it is the only thing." Is setting a good example by your own behavior the best way to influence other people, or are there better ways to influence others? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - Can teach someone a lesson - setting an example can effect others - can make them a better person Cons: - keep trying - keep them on track - keep them from doing better Thesis Statements: Philosopher, physician, and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer said, "Example is not the main thing in influencing others; it is the only thing." Setting a good example is good because people can teach others a lesson, setting an example can affect others and can make them a better person.
Prompt #15 Some people believe that students should be required to take a music, a drama, or an art class. Should students be required to take a class in the arts, or should such classes be electives? Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your position.
T-Chart: Pros: - Creativity - help students that want to go into entertainment - In middle schools classes should be required so it sparks interest in high school Cons: - not beneficial to all students - students might not try - scheduling other required classes Thesis Statement: Some people believe that students should be required to take a music, a drama, or an art class. Should students be required to take a class in the arts, or should such classes be electives? Students should be required to take a music, drama, or an art class. Music drama, and art classes should be elective because it will provide more choices for students, provide a positive atmosphere, and provide schedule spaces
Prompt #8 Author Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Do you agree or disagree with Emerson's statement about individuality? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - Don't try to be anyone else - no one else can be a certain individual - don't care about what the world thinks Cons: - Just try to fit in - its boring to be like others - be unhappy/ true-self Thesis Statement: Author Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Being yourself in this world is the greatest accomplishment because no one else can be a certain individual, don't care about what the world thinks, and don't try to be anyone else.
Prompt #6 It has been said that a positive attitude is the key to success in life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement about the importance of attitude? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - More willing to try more things - put more effect into your work - People would be more willing to work with you Cons: - You are disappointed when thing go wrong - You come to expect thing out of life - Some people are realistic and putt thing into perspective Thesis Statement: It has been said that a positive attitude is the key to success in life. Well, that true because they're more willing to try more things, able to put more effort into work, and people would be more willing to work with you.
Prompt #9 Author Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." Based on your experiences, do you agree or disagree with Emerson's statement? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - do the unthinkable - have faith that people will master the impossible - by accomplishing goals can help others grow Cons: - Just do something simpler Thesis Statement: Author Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." Do something beyond what you have already done because someone could do the unthinkable, someone could have faith that people will master the impossible, and someone could help others grow by accomplishing your goals.
Prompt #30 Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that "success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." Do you agree with Churchill's statement about the important role that failure plays in the pursuit of success? Take a position on this question. Use reasons and specific examples to support your ideas.
T-Chart: Pros: - failure leads to success - success is not a straight path - learn from mistakes Cons: - some people might give up easy - don't try as hard - won't want to succed Thesis Statements: Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said that "success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm." The statement is true because failure leads to success, success isn't a straight path, and learn from mistakes.
Prompt #21 In some societies, students are expected to identify a career by the time they enter high school. Their courses of study in high school are selected to guide them toward a specific career. Do you think it is a good idea for students to commit to a career at a young age? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - more experience - students may not be what career they want - will have interest in working Cons: - interest might change - forcing a student to do something - no time will be waste Thesis Statement: In some societies, students are expected to identify a career by the time they enter high school. Their courses of study in high school are selected to guide them toward a specific career. This statement is a good idea because students will have more experience, students may not be what career they want, and will have interest in working.
Prompt #32 Some schools require students to complete summer projects to assure they continue learning during their break. Should these summer projects be teacher-designed or student-designed? Take a position on this question. Support your response with reasons and specific examples. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Pros: - new ideas - able to express an individual - more control Cons: - no guidance - no time for family - may stay from school subject Thesis Statement: Some schools require students to complete summer projects to assure they continue learning during their break. Should these summer projects be teacher-designed or student-designed? Summer project should be students designed because at new ideas, expressions, and more control.
Prompt #41 Many cities have issues with air pollution and traffic jams because there are too many cars on the roads. Some people feel that cities should restrict the use of cars and require people to walk, bike, or use public transportation, such as buses or trains. Do you think this proposal is a good idea? Why or why not? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - saves the economy - less pollution - many people don't have a car Cons: - people pay for their pay - cost money for transportation and people have to wait. - could miss the stop Thesis Statements: Many cities have issues with air pollution and traffic jams because there are too many cars on the roads. Some people feel that cities should restrict the use of cars and require people to walk, bike, or use public transportation, such as buses or trains. People should have the right to drive their car because people pay for their pay, it cost money for transportation, and limited choices for stops.
Prompt #18 Some schools use cell phones in the classroom for educational purposes. Think about the effects of allowing students to have and use cell phones in classrooms. Take a position on this issue. Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.
T-Chart: Pros: - textbooks online - research - learning games Cons: - they would get distracted - texting or do things their not supposed to do - distracted other people - cheat Thesis Statement: Some schools use cell phones in the classroom for educational purposes Cell phones usage in class room is beneficial because there online textbooks, help with research, and can play learning games.
Prompt #19 Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Do you think students would benefit from being able to attend classes from home? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
T-Chart: Pros: - they could work at there pace - control what you learn and when they learn it - teach more effectively by interacting with children Cons: - can get distracted - they might not have internet - lack of social interaction Thesis Statement: Some schools offer distance learning as an option for students to attend classes from home by way of online or video conferencing. Online class should be offered because they could work at there pace, control what you learn and when they learn it, and teach more effectively by interacting with children.
Prompt #27 Most students enjoy summer vacation, but some educators feel that the summer break is too long and that students do not retain information as easily when they return in the fall. Some people argue that there should be year-round schools, where there would be a 3-4 week break in the summer, a longer winter break, and a week off in the spring and fall. Does this sound like a good idea to you? Why or why not? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Pros: -effects on budget - academic achievement - impact on the school environment Cons: - more frequent breaks - absences and burn outs - scheduling challenges Thesis Statement: Most students enjoy summer vacation, but some educators feel that the summer break is too long and that students do not retain information as easily when they return in the fall. Some people argue that there should be year-round schools, where there would be a 3-4 week break in the summer, a longer winter break, and a week off in the spring and fall. Year-round schools shouldn't happen because too many frequent breaks, could have absences and burnouts, and can have scheduling challenges.
Prompt #31 People who value self-reliance define it as the need for each individual to follow his or her own instincts and ideas. Should people make their own decisions, or should they seek guidance from experts and authorities about life's important matters? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Pros: -guidance is not need - not having guidance helps people grow - guidance makes people look weak Cons: - other people may know better than one person - everybody needs to take advice - without guidance out come may be worse Thesis Statement: People who value self-reliance define it as the need for each individual to follow his or her own instincts and ideas. Should people make their own decisions, or should they seek guidance from experts and authorities about life's important matters? People should make their own decisions because guidance is not needed, it helps people grow, and it would make people look weak.
Prompt #46 Many believe that in democratic societies a free education is each citizen's right. Others see education as a privilege, one that must be earned. In the United States, should education be considered a right or a privilege? Take a position on this question. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
T-Chart: Right: - students would get educated - have a good job - won't waste time Privilege: - students wouldn't be force - money wouldn't go to waste - children can start doing what they want Thesis Statements: Many believe that in democratic societies a free education is each citizen's right. Others see education as a privilege, one that must be earned. Schools should be a privilege because students wouldn't be force, money wouldn't go to waste, and children can start doing what they they want.
Prompt #42 Some schools do not use a typical grading system focused on homework, quizzes, and tests. Instead, students are given a long-term assignment and must produce a project and oral presentation to show what they have learned. Do you believe this grading system is a more effective way for a teacher to evaluate student learning than traditional grades? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and examples. (Hyphenated words may show as misspelled in the online Writing Tool; however, this will not negatively affect a student's score.)
T-Chart: Typical Grading System: - show how a person grows Long-term assignment: - remember important things longer - takes their time - student would put their hard work in Thesis Statement: Some schools do not use a typical grading system focused on homework, quizzes, and tests. Instead, students are given a long-term assignment and must produce a project and oral presentation to show what they have learned. Some schools shouldn't use typical grading system because students would remember important things longer, students would take their time, and students would put in more hard work.
Prompt #45 Consider the type of job that would best suit you. It might be a job working outdoors or in an office, or somewhere else. Write to convince an employer that you possess the qualities required to do well at the job that most interests you. Use specific examples to support your reasons.
Type of job that suit me Information Technology: Convince an employer: - loves technology - knows your information - don't get frustrated easily - welling to help people Thesis Statement: It's very important to choose a job that suit the individual. The job that suit me is Information Technology because I lover technology, I don't get frustrated easily and I am welling to help others.
