Reading Responses
Here are some reminders for when you are completing this Writing Task:
Writing Situation:
At any time of the day it is difficult not to find violence on television. Violence is portrayed as a normal part of people's lives. This is very disturbing. Cartoons, sitcoms and especially prime time dramas are filled with violence.
Writing Task:
Write a letter to the local television station about the negative effects of violence and discuss possible solutions within your letter. Use examples to support your positions.
Please remember with any writing prompt that you are always using the formal MLA format.
Sample questions can be found on the following website:http://www.testprepreview.com/ela-grade-8.htm
This site will also lead you to other questions and vocabulary.
- Using the situation given below as a guide, write a story in your own words.
- You may take notes, create a web, or do other prewriting work. Then, write your story on a sheet of paper.
- After you complete writing your composition, read whatever you have written. Make sure that your writing is the best it can be.
Writing Situation:
At any time of the day it is difficult not to find violence on television. Violence is portrayed as a normal part of people's lives. This is very disturbing. Cartoons, sitcoms and especially prime time dramas are filled with violence.
Writing Task:
Write a letter to the local television station about the negative effects of violence and discuss possible solutions within your letter. Use examples to support your positions.
Please remember with any writing prompt that you are always using the formal MLA format.
Sample questions can be found on the following website:http://www.testprepreview.com/ela-grade-8.htm
This site will also lead you to other questions and vocabulary.