Types of ECR

Read the article “Volunteering Is Its Own Reward.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:  Write a letter to your principal in which you argue who would benefit most from a volunteering program at school:  student participants or members of the community they could serve.

• Informational

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

In paragraph 37, Prince Chun criticizes Pu Yi for spending time learning how to ride a bike. He says that Pu Yi should have spent the time on endeavors better suited to an emperor. Write a letter to Prince Chun from Pu Yi’s point of view. In the letter, defend the lessons Mr. Johnston has taught Pu Yi and explain how learning how to ride a bike will likely help Pu Yi be a more effective emperor.

Write a well-organized Letter that uses specific evidence from the story to support your answer.

• Informational

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read the article “Camels Join the Army!” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:  Based on information in the article, write an essay in which you argue that the U.S. Army should or should not have attempted to rebuild the Camel Corps following the Civil War. 

• Informational

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read the article “The Cowboy’s Home on Wheels” and the poem “The U-S-U Range.” Based on the information in both selections, write a response to the following:  Explain how the author of the article and the poet both emphasize how the quality of food had an effect on the cowboys’ morale.

• Informational

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read the story “Family Reunion.” Based on the information in the story, write a response to the following:

Angelina’s relatives in Italy are planning to emigrate to the United States just like Angelina’s family did.

Write a letter from Angelina to her cousin, telling about her experience and offering advice.

Write a well-organized Friendly Letter that uses specific evidence from the story to support your answer.

• Informative

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read the story “Starting from Scratch.”  Explain how Anthony’s interactions with Grandpa help to develop a theme about how sharing experiences may lead to greater understanding between people.  

• Informational

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read Passage 1: from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and Passage 2: “Arachne.”  Based on the information in these passages, write a response to the following:

Should Arachne have been less boastful about her weaving skills? 

Write a well-organized Persuasive Essay stating your position on Arachne’s boastfulness.

• Informational

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read Passage 1: “The American Promise” from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Special Message to Congress,” and Passage 2: “All Together Now.” Based on the information in these passages, write a response to the following:

Write a Business Letter to leaders in your community. Encourage them to support the work of civil rights and healthy relationships between members of your community.

Write a well-organized Letter that uses specific evidence from both passages, as well as your own ideas, to support your answer.

• Informative

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read the speech “Looking for Superheros.” Based on the information in the speech, write a response to the following: 

In his speech, Mason Ruiz argues that anyone can be a superhero. Based on how he defines a superhero, is he correct that anyone can be a superhero? Why or why not?

Write a well-organized Persuasive Essay stating your position on Ruiz’s argument that anyone can be a superhero.

• Informative

• Correspondence

• Argumentative

Read the speech “Looking for Superheroes.” Based on the information in the speech, write a response to the following: 

Explain Mason Ruiz’s purpose in giving the speech. Describe how his topic, word choice, and tone help show this purpose—and also reveal who his audience is.

Write a well-organized Informational Essay explaining Ruiz’s purpose and how he shows his purpose. Use specific evidence from the speech to support your answer.

• Informative

• Correspondence

• Argumentative