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100

Breakdown the following writing prompt and write your potential opinion statement.


Eating organic food is becoming more popular today. In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains whether people should or should not support organic farms. Include evidence from the passages to support your opinion. Make sure you are using information from both passages in your response.

People __________ support organic farms.

100

Write an explanation sentence for the following topic sentence and piece of evidence.

In addition to its natural beauty, Hawaii also boasts a vibrant cultral life. In Pasage 2 it says, you can experience the indigenous Hawaiian culture through local festivals, art galleries, music, and dance.

This shows..... (answers will vary, but should explain why the evidence given shows the culture of Hawaii and why that would matter to someone who is visiting Hawaii.)

100

Paraphrase the following piece of evidence.

After Hurricane Harvey, social media posts reunited families that had been separated due to evacuations.

Answers will vary.
Sample: Families that were divided due to Hurricane Harvey evacuations were able to get back together using posts on social media.

100

How many paragraphs should you attempt to write for your essay?

5 paragaphs

100

Edit the following sentence:

also passage 1 says you can find some amazing and weird sculptures such as the people's bike library

Also, Passage 1 says you can find some amazing and weird sculptures such as the People's Bike Library.

200

Breakdown the following writing prompt and write your potential opinion statement.


There are benefits and negative impacts of cell phones. In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that gives your opinion about whether or not parents should allow their children to have cell phones. Include evidence from the passages to support your opinion. Make sure you are using information from both passages in your response.

Parents ______ allow their children to have cell phones.

200

Write an explanation sentence for the following topic sentence and piece of evidence.

     Next, online school can cause students to feel alone. According to Text 1, students enrolled in virtual education reported feeling far more isolated than those attending traditional classrooms.

This reveals..... (answers will vary, but should explain why this evidence would matter to someone who is considering online school.)

200

Paraphrase the following piece of evidence.

Some teenagers admit that their dependency on cellphones makes them feel lazy and not able to live up to their full potentials.

Answers will vary.
Sample: Feelings of laziness, and not living up to their best selves was caused by cellphone reliance according to some teens.

200
What should you put at the beginning of each piece of evidence?
A transition word/phrase. 
200

Edit the following sentence:

for example ,paragraf two says “chocolate milk is loaded with sugar .

For example, Passage Two says chocolate milk is loaded with sugar.

300

Breakdown the following writing prompt and write your potential opinion statement.


There is a huge debate about immigration laws in America. In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that gives your opinion about whether America should enforce stricter immigration laws. Include evidence from the passages to support your opinion. Make sure you are using information from both passages in your response.

American ________ enforce stricter immigration laws.

300

Write an explanation sentence for the following topic sentence and piece of evidence.

  Finally, less strict immigration rules would allow America to be more diverse. Passage 2 tells us, when there is diversity in doctors and nurses, patients can get better healthcare.

This informs us that..... (answers will vary, but should explain why the evidence given would matter to America.)

300

Paraphrase the following piece of evidence.

For beach lovers, there are more than 75 public beaches throughout the islands.

Answers will vary.
Sample: Across the islands, there are over 75 beaches that beach goers could visit.

300

What should come after your evidence in a body paragaph?

An explanation sentence.
300

Edit the following paragraph:

In Portland thar are a lot of things to do.            For example, P1.PH3 says,each bridge has a unique design. You can even walk or bike across many of the rivers.Evito the whole city is full of art.

In Portland, there are a lot of things to do. For example, Passage 1, paragraph 3 says each bridge has a unique design. You can even walk or bike across many of the rivers. Even the whole city is full of art.

400

Breakdown the following writing prompt and write your potential opinion statement.


Parents are debating whether to enroll you in online or in-person school next year. In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that explains whether you should attend online or in-person school. Include evidence from the passages to support your opinion. Make sure you are using information from both passages in your response.

You should attend ______ school.

400

Write an explanation sentence for the following topic sentence and piece of evidence.

     First, cell phones help improve communication. In Text 1 it says, many families and friends live miles apart and cell phones help us to stay in contact with them.

This shows..... (answers will vary, but should explain why the evidence given would matter to a parent deciding if they should get their child a cell phone or not.)

400

Paraphrase the following piece of evidence.

A study in 2019 showed that kids who used a lot had lower levels of creativity and literacy than those who did not use screens very often. 

Answers will vary.
Sample: Decreased levels of creativity and literacy in children was caused by large amounts of screen time when compared to smaller amounts of screen time, according to a 2019 study.

400

What do you press at the beginning of each paragraph?

Tab or Space Bar 5 times (state test only)

400

Edit the following statement:

There aslo created a series of stunning waterfalls. Also in Portland Oregan there are more waterfalls here in fact, than anywhere else in North america

There are also a series of stunning waterfalls. Also in Portland, Oregon, there are more waterfalls here than anywhere else in North America.

500

Breakdown the following writing prompt and write your potential opinion statement.


You have won a trip to either Alaska or Hawaii and you get to bring a friend. In your own words, write a multi-paragraph response that gives your opinion about why your destination will make a perfect vacation. Include evidence from the passages to support your opinion. Make sure you are using information from both passages in your response.

The perfect vacation destination would be ________. 

or

______ would be the perfect vacation destination.

500

Write an explanation sentence for the following topic sentence and piece of evidence.

     To begin, organic food is better for our environment. According to Text 2, organic farmers do not use sythentic fertilizers, weed killers, or pesticides on their crops.

This informs us that..... (answers will vary, but should explain why the evidence given would matter to a person trying to decide if they should grow, buy, or support organic foods.)

500

Paraphrase the following piece of evidence.

Online education gives you the chance to meet people from all around the world without ever leaving your home.

Answers will vary.
Sample: You can interact with people from all over the globe using online learning, and you can do so from home.

500

What is the last sentence of the essay?

Final thought

500

Edit the following paragraph:

 Frist: Would  you like to go on vacation to  Portland ,Oregon?  In my opinion you should go to Portland.  Because there is a lot of art, there are beautiful  rivers, and there are some amazing statue.  For example: Passage 1 says Portland Oregan is a nature lover’s  dream the city is filled up stunning natural features.

     Would you like to go on vacation to a place with some amazing tourist attractions? In my opinion, you should go to Portland. There is a lot of art, beautiful rivers, and some amazing statues. 

     Portland offers great experiences in nature. For example, Passage 1 says Portland, Oregon is a nature lovers dream. Also it says that the city is filled up with stunning natural features. 

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