LEAP Practice Writing Tasks

Based on the information provided, identify the type of writing task. Sources Provided:

• Article 1: ‘The Benefits of Sleep for Teenagers’
• Article 2: ‘How School Start Times Affect Sports and Activities’
• Chart: Student sleep vs. academic performance data

Writing Task: Write an essay explaining whether middle schools should start later in the morning. Use evidence from all three sources to support your response.

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Based on the information provided, identify the type of writing task. Sources Provided:

• Article: ‘Solar Power vs. Wind Power’
• Graph: Cost of energy production over time
• Interview excerpt with an energy scientist

Writing Task: Write an argumentative essay explaining which renewable energy source is more effective for the future. Use evidence from the sources to support your claim.

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Based on the information provided, identify the type of writing task. Sources Provided:

• Passage 1: Dolphins and problem-solving
• Passage 2: Elephant memory and communication
• Video transcript: Crow tool usage

Writing Task: Explain how animals demonstrate intelligence. Use details from the sources to develop your explanation.

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify the type of writing task for the following description: Source 1 (Short Story Excerpt): A student named Marcus struggles with stage fright before a school talent show but slowly gains confidence after encouragement from a teacher. Source 2 (Poem): ‘Brave Steps’ – a poem about overcoming fear by taking small risks. Writing Task: How do both the short story and the poem show the idea of overcoming fear? Use evidence from both sources in your response.

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the type of writing task for the following description: Source 1 (Short Story Excerpt): Two friends argue after one cheats during a video game tournament, causing tension in their friendship. Source 2 (Diary Entry): A teenager reflects on how trust is broken and rebuilt in friendships. Writing Task: How do the two sources develop the theme of friendship and trust? Use details from both texts.

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify the type of writing task for the following description: Source 1 (Informational Story Excerpt): A coastal town is affected by pollution and rising water levels. Source 2 (Poem): A poem describing the beauty of the ocean and how it is changing over time. Writing Task: How do both sources show the relationship between humans and nature?

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

A student in a library finds a strange book that seems to "react" when touched. Their mom tells them to leave it alone while she talks to the librarian. Prompt: Continue the story from the student's point of view. Describe what happens when the student finally opens the book. Which task type does this prompt represent?

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

A student is on a field trip at a museum when they get separated from their class. Prompt: Continue the story from the student's point of view as they try to find their group. Which task type does this prompt represent?

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

A student receives a mysterious note in their locker that says, "Meet me after school at the old gym." Prompt: Continue the story from the student's point of view as they decide whether to go and what happens next. Which task type does this prompt represent?

• Research Simulation Task
• Literary Analysis Task
• Narrative Task

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Based on the information provided, identify the type of writing task. Sources Provided:

• Article: ‘The Effects of Social Media on Teen Communication’
• Survey Results: Teen screen time and communication habits
• Interview: School counselor’s perspective on digital communication

Writing Task: Write an essay explaining whether social media improves or harms communication among teenagers. Use evidence from all sources to support your response.

• Narrative Task

• Research Simulation Task

• Literary Analysis Task

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9