Third Grade

Semester 1 Unit 12

Informative/Explanatory Prompt

This assignment replaces the prompt provided in the program. Follow all steps on the rubric for full points.

Directions:

Prompt: How do both passages support the idea that it is difficult to live in Alaska during the winter? Use evidence from “Life in Alaska” and the encyclopedia article about Alaska to support your response.

Manage your time carefully so that you can:

· Read the passages;

· Plan your responses;

· Write your response; and

· Revise and edit your response.

Be sure to include:

· an introduction

· support for your controlling idea using information from the passages; and

· a conclusion that is related to your controlling idea.

Your writing should be in the form of a well-organized, multi paragraph essay.

Planning Sheet

Third Grade

Semester 2 Unit 7

Opinion Prompt

This assignment replaces the prompt provided in the program. Follow all steps on the rubric for full points.

Directions:

Prompt: How important do you think it is for everyone to recycle? Use evidence from “Recycle It!” to support your opinion.

Manage your time carefully so that you can:

· Read the passages;

· Plan your responses;

· Write your response; and

· Revise and edit your response.

Be sure to include:

· an introduction

· support for your opinion using information from the passages; and

· a conclusion that is related to your opinion.

Your writing should be in the form of a well-organized, multi paragraph essay.

Planning Sheet