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Sample Graduation Test Writing Prompt

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

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Topic/Context Your opinion Format Audience/Purpose Write

Topic/Context

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Your opinion

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Format

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Audience/Purpose

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

Writing TopicWriting SituationThe local school board of education is considering requiring high school students to wear a standard school uniform. The requirement would go into effect at the beginning of the next school year. The board has provided several months for interested persons to react to the proposal. Decide how you feel about the proposed requirement.Directions for WritingWrite a letter that will be read by the principal of your school. Your principal will then select the best letter she receives and read it at the school board meeting later this month. Clearly express your position and include support to convince board members to agree with your viewpoint.

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Glossary

Writing GHSGT—the writing portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test is given to Juniors in the fall

Writing prompt—gives you, the writer, the situation and directions for writing

Topic—what your essay should be about

Context—the situation the writing prompt coversTopic/

ContextYour opinion Format Audience/

Purpose

Glossary

Your opinion—what you think about the topic

Format—how your essay should be written

Audience—who your essay should be written to

Purpose—the reason your essay was written

Topic/Context

Your opinion Format Audience/Purpose