Journal Writing Expository Prompt #1 FCAT

Writing Situation: 

Classrooms can be uncomfortable.

Directions for Writing:

Think about why it is important for students to have comfortable classrooms

Now write to explain what changes you would make to a classroom to make it more comfortable

Journal Writing Expository Prompt #2 FCAT

Writing Situation: 

Good work habits can be valuable.

Directions for Writing:

Think about why it is important to have good work habits.

Now write to explain the good work habits people should have.

Journal Writing Persuasive Prompt #3 FCAT

Writing Situation: 

A State Legislator is considering lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.

Directions for Writing:

Think about the effect of having the voting age lowered from 18 to 16

Now write to convince the state legislator whether the voting age should or should not be lowered from 18 to 16

Journal Writing Persuasive Prompt #4 FCAT

Writing Situation: 

A Newspaper Editor is considering writing a story about whether high school athletes should be paid to play sports for their schools.

Directions for Writing:

Think about the effect of having high school athletes getting paid to play sports for their schools.  

Now write to convince the news paper editor whether high school athletes should be paid to play sports for their high schools.

More journal writings will be posted after the FCAT.

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