Informational or Opinion Writing Prompts

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Cell phones are part of everyone’s lives. Phones connect us to our friends, families and the world! After listening to the audio, “News Debate: Tough Cell” and reading the text, “When to Introduce Your Child to a Smartphone or Tablet.” Write 1 to 3 paragraphs in which you defend your opinion on whether or not students should be able to use a cell phone in school. Support your opinion with evidence from the texts.

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Opinion

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What type of essay is required after viewing 'Earth’s Moon' and reading 'Moon'?

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Informational

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What type of explanation is required when comparing crocodiles and alligators based on the video and passages?

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Informational

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What type of essay is required for the question: "Is it a good idea to clone living things? After reading 'Dolly the Sheep was the First' and 'Why Clone?' write a multiparagraph essay in which you explain whether it is a good idea to clone living things, or not. Support your opinion with reasons from the text."

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Opinion

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What type of writing is required when asked to explain whether switching from standard time to daylight savings time is a good idea, supported by evidence from texts?

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Opinion

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What prompted the Boston Tea Party?

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Informational