Identifying Writing Prompts

The sources talked about Juliette Gordon Low. Write an informative essay in which you explain who Juliette Gordon Low was and why she formed the Girl Scouts organization. Use evidence from the sources to support your answer.

• Opinion

• Informative

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.4

CCSS.W.4.9A

The sources that you read were about different materials. Write an informative essay in which you explain two interesting materials that you read about and how the materials are used. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Informative

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

Write an informative essay in which you explain why Ella Fitzgerald is important to the history of jazz. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Opinion

• Informative

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.4

CCSS.W.4.9A

The passages were about exploring the oceans through technology. Write an informative essay in which you explain how technology has helped explorers overcome challenges related to deep-sea exploration. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Informative

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.4.9A

The sources talked about railroads spanning the country. Write an informative essay in which you explain the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad and the challenges the workers faced. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Opinion

• Informative

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

Write an informative essay about the lessons Benjamin Franklin learned from his experiences in life. Use information from the passages in your essay.

• Informative

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.2A

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.4

CCSS.W.4.9A

The passages are discussing whether or not students should be required to play an instrument in school. Write an essay in which you give your opinion about requiring every student to learn to play a musical instrument. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Opinion

• Informative

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The passages you read were about a bike sharing program. Write an essay in which you give your opinion about whether or not a bike-sharing program would work in your community. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Informative

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1C

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

The passages are about sports programs in school. Write an essay in which you give your opinion about whether or not schools should require students to get good grades in order to play sports after school. Use information from the sources in your essay.

• Informative

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The passages are about bottled water. Write an essay in which you give your opinion about whether or not selling bottled water would be a good choice for your school. Support your opinion with evidence from the sources.

• Opinion

• Informative

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9