1. After Reading Writing for the Real World An eloquent and well- supported argument can get readers thinking and talking. Choose an issue you feel strongly about. Write an editorial for your school newspaper in support of your position. Writing Workshop Writing Prompts...continued WRITING PROMPT 1 Editorial Issues to Consider Censorship of school newspapers Helmet laws for motorcyclists, bicyclists, or in-line skaters Whether it is morally wrong to wear fur Whether school districts should pay students for getting good grades

2. After Reading Writing from Literature Choose an issue that you care about from one of the selections in this unit. Write an editorial for your local newspaper, using the piece you read as a starting point. Writing Workshop Writing Prompts WRITING PROMPT 2 Editorial...continued Places to Consider “A Chip of Glass Ruby” (civil disobedience) “I Acknowledge Mine” (animal research) “On Nuclear Disarmament” (eradicating nuclear weapons)

3. After Reading Writing for the Real World You have just finished a summer job that was perfect except for one problem. Write an editorial for the company newsletter in which you describe the problem and propose a solution. Writing Workshop Writing Prompts WRITING PROMPT 3 Editorial...continued

4. After Reading Writing about Fine Art A wealthy donor has given money to beautify your school, and students have been asked to recommend their favorite paintings or other fine art. Recommendations will be printed in editorial form along with photos of the actual art. Using a piece of art from a textbook, a library book, or an online or local art gallery as a reference, write an editorial arguing in favor of placing this piece. Writing Workshop Writing Prompts WRITING PROMPT 4 Editorial