Expository and Persuasive

The ancient Greek storyteller Aesop said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Explain how small acts of kindness can have an impact on others. Use specific details and examples in your response.

• Persuasive

• Expository

Identify an enjoyable educational activity. It could be participating in a play, completing a science experiment, playing an instrument, or something else. Use specific details and examples to explain why the activity is enjoyable.

• Persuasive

• Expository

Most schools offer a variety of activities, classes, and clubs. Identify one of these that students enjoy and explain why they enjoy it. Include specific details and examples in your response.

• Persuasive

• Expository

There is a common saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Think of something that has an unattractive appearance but that has special meaning to someone for other reasons. It might be an old car, a well-used toy, a faded photograph, or something else. Identify the object and explain why it has special meaning.

• Persuasive

• Expository

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of writing is an effective way to change people's minds about a topic? You can convince anybody (family, friends, teachers, strangers) of something.

• Narrative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Descriptive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of writing is an effective way to change people's minds about a topic? You can convince anybody (family, friends, teachers, strangers) of something.

• Narrative Writing

• Opinion Writing

• Descriptive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You are listing all the reasons why your parents should let you have your own smart phone. You are attempting to ...

• inform them.

• persuade them. 

• entertain them. 

• describe it to them. 

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Persuasive writing?

• tells why an event.

• short works. 

• persuades readers to adopt a point of view or take an action.

• tells why an event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

What makes someone a success? Explain how you define success, using specific details and examples in your response

• Persuasive

• Expository

People often credit their successes to having good attitudes. Explain the benefits of having a good attitude, even during a difficult time. Provide examples from your own experience or from having witnessed this in others.

• Persuasive

• Expository