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3. Sample Graduation Test Writing PromptWriting Prompt Writing Topic Writing Situation The local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement. Directions for Writing Write a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint. Writing Topic Writing Situation The local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement. Directions for Writing Write a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

4. Things to Consider:  Topic/Context Topic/Context  Your opinion Your opinion  Format Format  Audience/Purpose Audience/Purpose  Write Write

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10. Glossary  Writing GHSGT—the writing portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test is given to Juniors in the fall  Writing prompt—gives you, the writer, the situation and directions for writing  Topic—what your essay should be about  Context—the situation the writing prompt covers Topic/ContextYour opinionFormatAudience/Purpose

11. Glossary  Your opinion—what you think about the topic  Format—how your essay should be written  Audience—who your essay should be written to  Purpose—the reason your essay was written Topic/ContextYour opinionFormatAudience/Purpose