KCK WRITING PROMPTS DRAFT 2013-14
ARGUMENT WRITING
6th Grade
QTR IV Argument
Text 1: Helping the Victims: the Bully Pulpit
Text 2: The Way to Really Stop Bullying: Student Mentors
Prompt: You have been chosen to be the head of a new anti-bullying program in your school. The principal has asked you to deliver a speech to the student body arguing for this new school wide program. Using the text provided, choose one of the programs that you plan to use at your school and create an argument to support the choice of that program.
7th Grade
QTR IV Argument
Text: Introduction to Extreme Sports: An Issue
Prompt: Popularity of extreme sports is on the rise and your school is considering offering extreme sports in your school. Based on the information from the article, what would be your point of view regarding extreme sports in middle school? You will need to include your claim, reasons you feel this way with supporting evidence as to why your argument is better than the counter claims.
8th Grade
QTR 4 Argument Writing
Text 1: Social Networking Cannot Be Blamed for Cyber bullying
Text 2: Social Networking can be forums for Cyber bullying
Prompt: Your little sister is about to be a 6th grader at your school. She is very interested in getting a new phone and starting a Facebook account. Your parents are not sure this is a good idea for her, and they ask for your opinion. Write a response to your parents arguing for or against your sister having a Facebook account. Use evidence from the text provided to create and support your opinion about the best choice.
9th Grade
Quarter IV Argument
Text 1: In Defense of Video Games
Text 2: Violent Video Games are a Risk Factor
Prompt: Your Mayor is considering a ban on all video game sales that are considered to be violent in Wyandotte County. You have the opportunity to speak on a panel with the mayor about this major decision. Decide whether you agree or disagree with the Mayor’s ban using evidence from the text to support you claims and acknowledge why your claims are more logical than the counterclaims.
10th Grade
Quarter IV– Argumentative
Text 1: A Critical note on “animal rights”
Text 2: Animals are Equal to Humans.
Prompt: There has been a rise in animal abuse in your community. As a community leader, you need to take a stand on whether these animals have rights. Write a letter to the editor of the KC star that supports or refutes the idea that animals have rights. Cite strong textual evidence from the articles supporting your claim and any refute the arguments of those against you.
11th Grade
QTR IV Argument
No Text
Choose one of the following topics and argue for or against the proposition:
1. America has a responsibility to use its military strength to fight injustice around the world.
2. America should proactively engage in protective cyber attacks against other governments
3. Art classes are essential to a good education
4. The public school system is broken
5. High school athletes should be able to go straight to the pros.
6. A four-year college degree is essential to success in life.
12th Grade
QTR II Argument
Text: Poverty
Prompt: People in the United States face poverty every day, and there is never a consensus on how to eradicate the issue. Using the article provided, devise a plan to submit to the government on who should be responsible for addressing the issue of how to help those in poverty and stop the cycle of poverty in neighborhoods.