Writing Prompt

Many people believe that television violence has a

negative effect on society because it promotes
violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your response.

• Examine the prompt above. What are you

being asked to write about? Rewrite the
prompt in your own words.
• Once you have written the prompt in your
own words and you understand what you’re
being asked to write about, begin writing a
two paragraph response. Your first paragraph
should include a thesis statement.
 Writing Prompt

Recall a time when you found yourself in a

perilous situation. Tell the story of how you got
into that situation and how you survived it.

• Examine the prompt above. What are you

being asked to write about? Rewrite the
prompt in your own words.
• Once you have written the prompt in your
own words and you understand what you’re
being asked to write about, begin writing a
two paragraph response. Your first paragraph
should include a thesis statement.
 Writing Prompt

Describe a family celebration that has special

meaning to you.

• Examine the prompt above. What are you

being asked to write about? Rewrite the
prompt in your own words.
• Once you have written the prompt in your
own words and you understand what you’re
being asked to write about, begin writing a
two paragraph response. Your first paragraph
should include a thesis statement.
 Writing Prompt

Who makes a better leader: someone who is loved

or someone who is feared? Take a position and
explain your answer.

• Examine the prompt above. What are you

being asked to write about? Rewrite the
prompt in your own words.
• Once you have written the prompt in your
own words and you understand what you’re
being asked to write about, begin writing a
two paragraph response. Your first paragraph
should include a thesis statement.