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Brainstorm Topic Sentence: Transition & Main Idea Sentence #1 Transition & Main Idea Sentence #2 Transition & Concluding Statement

We can all imagine visiting a particular time in the past or the future.

Think about what time in the past or the future you would like to visit.

Now explain why you would like to visit that particular time in the past or the future.

Type of Prompt: Topic:

Brainstorm Topic Sentence: Transition & Main Idea Sentence #1 Transition & Main Idea Sentence #2 Transition & Concluding Statement

TopicMain Idea #1

Main Idea #2

Support 1bSupport 1a Support 2a Support 2b

The school board in your school district is considering changing the student dress code.

Think about your position on changing student dress code.

Now write to convince the school board to accept your suggestions for changing the student dress code.

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We can all think of a day that is special to us.

Think about what particular day is special to you.

Now explain why that particular day is special to you.

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Your teacher is looking for suggestions for 8th grade field trips.Think about what place would be a good choice for a field trip.

Now write to convince your teacher to accept your suggestion on which place to visit for the field trip.

Evaluate Prompt & Brainstorm

We all have things that are special to us.

Think about what thing is special to you.

Now explain why that one thing is special to you.

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Your friend is looking for a good place to eat.

Think about what place is your favorite place to eat.

Now write to convince your friend to eat at your favorite place.

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We can all think of inventions that made a difference in our lives or the lives of others.

Think about what invention you think is important.

Now explain why that invention is important.

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Your principal is considering whether or not to allow students to work in groups to do all their work in school.

Think about whether or not students should be allowed to work in groups to do all their school work.

Now write to persuade your principal to accept your position on whether students should or should not be allowed to do all of their school work in groups.

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