Reading and Interpreting Writing Prompts

1. Reading and Interpreting Writing Prompts

2. Writing SituationWater – How would we survive without clean drinking water? The Chattahoochee Water Conservation Group has asked you to become a River Keeper member. You must design a letter to public encouraging them to protect and conserve our water supply. Directions for Writing Write a letter that will be mailed to the public to encourage their support of the water conservation movement. Be sure you include the benefits of becoming an eco-friendly member of society. Remember to use specific details to support and explain your reasons. Make your letter interesting and engaging.

3. Writing Situation:Many school systems do not allow students to carry backpacks to class. They are seen as a danger due to someone tripping over them or someone carrying a concealed weapon. Your school district is reviewing this policy.Directions for Writing:Write a report for the superintendent detailing the advantages and disadvantages of students carrying backpacks to class. Include specific examples and details.

4. Writing Situation: Adolescence is generally considered a difficult time for kids. Think about what it is like to be your age. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Directions for Writing: Write an essay that discusses both the good and bad points of being your age.

5. Writing SituationYour class has been given the opportunity to design a brand new television show for children. It could be a news show, a talk show, a game show, a cartoon, or any kind of show you want for children. Directions for Writing Write a report to be read to your class in which you explain your idea for the new children’s television show. Be sure to include specific details so that your classmates will understand what the new show will be like.

6. Writing SituationYour favorite television show has been cancelled. The president of the television network has announced that he might change his mind about canceling the show if enough people write letters to complain about his decision. Directions for Writing Write a letter to the president of the television network to convince him or her to bring back your favorite show. Include specific details to support your position.

7. Writing SituationYou have recently visited a famous Art Museum. On this visit you came across a work of art by your favorite artist. The curator of the museum is interested in knowing a student’s perspective on this work of art and has asked you to write abut the work of art for their next newsletter. Directions for Writing Write a report to be included in the museum’s newsletter about your favorite work of art. Be sure to describe the work of art in detail and to explain what it is about how the artwork looks that makes it your favorite.

8. Writing SituationYour class is being given the opportunity to design a new building for a your city. The building could be a hotel, stadium, store, museum, etc. An architectural design committee has been formed to review your building plans and ideas. Directions for Writing Write a letter to the mayor of the city that will explain your idea for your building as well as your design. Be sure to include specific details that describe your design in appearance as well as function. Convince the mayor to include your building in the city.