PARCC Writing Prompts

What type of essay do you need to write to answer the prompt?

• Narrative

• Informational/ Explanatory

• Argumentative

What type of essay do you need to write to answer the prompt?

• Narrative

• Informational/ Explanatory

• Argumentative

What type of essay do you need to write to answer the prompt?

• Narrative

• Informational/ Explanatory

• Argumentative

You have just read a story about Pam and Justin wanting to play outside in the snow.  Justin can't find his warm wool hat and his mom says he must have it in order to play.  You are to write a story from Justin's perspective on finding his winter hat. Be sure to include a beginning that hooks the reader’s attention; vivid details and feelings that engage the reader; characters, actions, and dialogue that enhance the plot; and an ending that satisfies the reader. Use supporting details from the passage.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Every year, millions of people visit zoos around the world. But some people believe that zoos are inhumane and that animals should not be kept in captivity. Do you agree? Why or why not? You are to write an essay giving specific specific reasons and examples to support your position.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

You have read a story about Black Bird Pie.  You are to write a story about the lonesome scarecrow who stood alone in the field for years, until one special day everything changes.  Remember to use vivid details to describe actions, thoughts and feelings as you develop your plot.  Also, include dialogue amongst the scarecrow and the other field animals.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Saving Money
In order to save money, your principal is thinking about canceling all field trips for the remainder of the year. Write an essay explaining your beliefs that students should be allowed to continue attending field trips. Use specific reasons and examples of evidence to support your response.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Weekly Allowance

Many parents give children a weekly or monthly allowance regardless of their behavior because they believe an allowance teaches children to be financially responsible. Other parents only give children an allowance as a reward for completing chores or when they have behaved properly. You are to write an essay explaining what you think parents should do and why. Remember to state your belief, give your reasons and evidence for your ideas.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

                  In Charge  

Sometimes it is fun to imagine what the classroom would be like if you were in charge for a day. Think about what would happen in class if you were in charge for a day. Now you are to write a story about what it would be like if you were in charge for the day. Remember to develop your story through sequence of events, including dialogue between you and the students and closure to how your day was developed.

• Informative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Narrative Writing

Children like to create places of their own such as huts, clubhouses, and hideaways. Think about your dream hideaway. Write to share your opinion about what type of hideaway is the best and why.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Opinion