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Students compare and contrast two characters from the novel.

Students form an opinion and write 4 paragraphs explaining

Students form an opinion and write 5 paragraphs explaining both sides of the issue and make a compelling case as to why why their opinion is the right one, with facts from the text to help support their opinion, if relevant.

This is the format we will use to score your persuasive essay on animal testing.

After reading a scenario, students must carefully make a decision about how they would react. Examples from the text must be identified.

A rubric to use for grading creative writing assignments including poetry, short stories, and writing prompts

Opinion Essay on the moral dilemma that Marty faces, includes paragraphs showing the both sides of the dilemma, a paragraph stating the student's opinion, and a conclusion paragraph that restates the main idea.

I can write an expository (descriptive) piece of writing that has a clear topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing that has clear details that support my topic sentence. I can write an expository(descriptive) piece of writing with sentences that are in a logical order. I can write a conclusion that restates my topic and ties the details together.

Students form an opinion and write 4 paragraphs explaining why their opinion is the right one, with facts from the text to help support their opinion.

Opinion Paragraph on The Secret Taboo, include a sentence showing the students opinion, reasons to support, the opposing opinion, and a conclusion sentence that restates the opinion.

Students write 5 paragraphs explaining why eyesight is important, what life would be like without it, and how they can protect it using quotes to help support their opinion.

A General Rubric to evaluate writing