Prompt Review 1- Grade 8

Prompt Review 1- Grade 8

By Jacqueline Johnson

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Respond to the Prompt Below with at least one thought:

Studies have shown that one way to improve student achievement is to start an afterschool homework club. Teachers and students volunteer to meet with those who either have difficulty in certain subjects or who want to finish their homework early. Use specific details and examples to argue for or against the idea of establishing homework clubs in your school.

Are you for or against homework clubs in school and WHY?

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Many schools have partnerships with local companies and organizations that allow students to explore certain professions. Write a letter to the manager of a local workplace that performs the type of work you would like to pursue. Convince the employer to allow you to visit. Include details about why you chose that workplace and the specific job.

What company would you write to and why?

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Your principal has decided that all students must participate in at least one extracurricular activity. For example, students could participate in sports, work on the yearbook, or serve on the student council. Do you agree or disagree with this decision? Use specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.

Should all student have to participate in at least one extracurricular activity? Why or why not.

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The school board plans to add one and a half hours to school each day. Do you agree or disagree with extending the school day? Use specific details and examples to convince the school board to accept your position.

• I agree; we should go an extra 1 and 1/2 hours each school day.

• I disagree; I would never want to go to school longer!

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Some people think that schools should offer only nutritious drinks such as white milk, water, and natural fruit juice. Do you agree or disagree with this policy? Use specific details and examples to convince your principal to accept your position.

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Many professional athletes and entertainers earn large sums of money. Do you agree or disagree with these individuals making high salaries? Use specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.

Should athletes make more money than teachers? Doctors? Lawyers?

• Yes

• No

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What improvement would make your community better? Use specific details and examples to convince the mayor of your community to accept your idea for improving where you live.

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An old proverb says honesty is the best policy. Sometimes, however, honesty might hurt a person’s feelings. Explain why you either agree or disagree with being honest at all times. Use specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.

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Many teachers assign group projects. Sometimes, however, an uncooperative member can affect the entire group. Argue for or against the use of group projects using specific details and examples.

Are you for or against group projects?

• I like group projects!

• I find group projects difficult...

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Studies have shown that people who take short breaks throughout the day to do light, outdoor exercise are more productive than those who do not. Use specific details and examples to convince your principal whether students should have similar breaks during the school day.

What are some reasons you may give Mr. Dixon to convince him that we need outside excercise breaks throughout the day?

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Students often learn how to budget their time in order to complete important tasks and still have time for themselves. Explain how learning to budget time is an important skill for students. Use specific details and examples in your response.

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People sometimes say that failure can eventually lead to success. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific examples to convince others to support your position.

Give an example of a time when your failure in something led to you being successful...

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Scientist Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Include specific details and examples to convince others to support your position.

• Agree

• Disagree

Poll

Choose the thesis statement that sounds more like how you would answer:

If you could make a significant change to the structure or appearance of your school, what would it be? Identify the change you would make, and explain why you would make it.

• If I could make a change to my school building, I would add a second floor; doing so would provide more room for the students, improve their physical health, and make the school look more welcoming.

• If I could make a significant change to our school, I would allow students to place artwork on every wall; doing so would make the students feel more comfortable, provide a better visual, and create a shared space for everyone to learn in.

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Respond to the Prompt Below with at least one thought:

Everyone has a talent or skill. Identify a talent or skill you have, and explain how you develop and use it. Use specific details and examples in your response.