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Random Writing Day! Write about a time you or someone you know accomplished an aspiration through hard work It should be at least 5 sentences long and include details of what the goal was and HOW it was accomplished It can be fictional, but it must seem realistic
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objectives You will analyze the STAAR persuasive essay rubric by reading and annotating in order to understand what is expected of you when writing this type of composition You will review how to analyze a STAAR prompt and develop a thesis by listening to the teacher model the process and writing your own analysis
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SSR—READING TIME! You may AR test or work on your project!
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Prompt analysis Read the following quote:
Think about this statement: Malala Yousafzai is considered to be a hero for education by some; however, by the Taliban she is considered a terrorist. Write an essay stating your position on whether Malala should be considered a hero. A hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. -Felix Adler
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Thesis development
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Persuasive graphic organizer
Study this graphic organizer Quiz next Tuesday over its pieces
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examples Examples are the MOST important part of your essay
You want at least one from your personal life Please note that in college and AP essays you should NEVER use a personal example—only on STAAR The second can come from: People (famous or imaginary) History Literature/Film
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