2006 Writing Prompts
GRADE 4
Writing to Explain (Expository)
Students were asked to choose something fun to do outside
and explain what makes that activity fun.
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Writing to Tell a Story (Narrative)
Students
were asked to write a story about a time an animal does something
smart.
GRADE 8
Students were asked to choose something from nature they
like and explain why they like it.
Writing to Persuade (Persuasive)
Students were asked to persuade the principal whether students
should work in groups to do all their school work.
GRADE 10
Students were asked to explain what changes they would make
to a classroom to make it more comfortable.
Writing to Persuade (Persuasive)
Students were asked to persuade a state legislator whether
the voting age should be lowered from 18 to 16.