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Writing Folder #0901 (Expository) |
Most students wish they could change something about the school that they attend. |
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Writing Folder #0902 (Persuasive) |
There are many people who believe that students should be required to do a certain number of community service hours in order to graduate from high school. |
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Writing Folder #0903 (Expository) |
We all think about and try to plan for the future. As a student in school, you are probably concerned about your life after you finish high school. |
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Writing Folder #0904 (Persuasive) |
Recently the government of the State of Florida has been considering establishing a curfew statewide. |
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Writing Folder #0905 (Expository) |
By the time we reach high school, at least one teacher has had a positive effect on our lives. |
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Writing Folder #0906 (Persuasive) |
The principal of your school must decide whether students should be required to take final exams. |
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Writing Folder #0907 (Expository) |
Pretend your class is putting together a time capsule. It will not be opened by anyone for 100 years. This time capsule will tell people in the future what life was like today. |
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Writing Folder #0908 (Persuasive) |
You would like to propose a new national holiday. You anticipate that there might be people who don’t agree with your idea. |
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Writing Folder #0909 (Expository) |
Everyone has an activity that they enjoy. It might be playing instruments, a sport, or some other activity. |
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Writing Folder #0910 (Persuasive) |
The U.S. Postal Service has honored many individuals by placing their portraits on postage stamps. |
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Writing Folder #1001 (Expository) |
Leaders have many responsibilities. As a leader, one must possess characteristics that will enable him/her to successfully fulfill his/her duties. |
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Writing Folder #1002 (Persuasive) |
A reporter for the local newspaper’s business page wants to write an article introducing a new product that you have developed. |
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Writing Folder #1003 (Expository) |
You have been given an opportunity to spend the day with anyone of your own choosing. That person might be a famous celebrity, a family member, a friend, or just someone you know. |
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Writing Folder #1004 (Persuasive) |
The legislature is considering enacting a new law that would make it illegal to use a cell phone while driving. |
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Writing Folder #1005 (Expository) |
In the past few years, there has been an increase in violence reported on school grounds. |
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Writing Folder #1006 (Persuasive) |
High school students are required to complete community service. |
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Writing Folder #1007 (Expository) |
You have been asked by the principal of your school to discuss with a parent group, the effect that watching TV has on students’ grades. |
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Writing Folder #1008 (Persuasive) |
Imagine that your school district has proposed saving money by eliminating sports (baseball, football, and basketball) from the high school program. |
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Writing Folder #1009 (Expository) |
People learn important things in school and in life. These valuable lessons are ones that have lasting effects and are easily remembered. |
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Writing Folder #1010 (Persuasive) |
Some members of the School Board think that students are not learning enough in school, and that students need to spend more time in school. Other members of the School Board think that lengthening the school year will leave students without important experiences that are not learned in school. |
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