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Grade2InformationalWriting
StudentPagesforPrintorProjection
SECTION6:AuthenticWritingTasks
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (1)
You’ve been invited to a birthday party! Write about the games you’ll
play and foods you’ll eat at this special gathering.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (2)
Think about a relative you really like. Write an essay describing two
things you enjoy doing together.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (3)
Going to the beach is a great summer outing. Write a piece telling
about what you like best about the sand and the water.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN REASON #1: __________________________________________
MAIN REASON #2: __________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (4)
Most schools have a playground. Write an essay explaining two things you
enjoy doing at the playground.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN REASON #1: __________________________________________
MAIN REASON #2: __________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (5)
Write about a sport you like to play. Tell about the rules of the game
and the equipment needed to play this sport.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (6)
There are many kinds of interesting mammals in the world. Write a text
about a mammal. Include details about this creature’s appearance,
habitat, and behavior.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #3: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (7)
There are many different habitats in the world. There are jungles,
grasslands, woodlands, seashores, rain forests, deserts, and more. Select
a habitat and write a report that describes its landscape and the wildlife.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (8)
What is your favorite season? Write about the weather and the outdoor
activities that you think make this season the best one of all!
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN REASON #1: __________________________________________
MAIN REASON #2: __________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (9)
Every day there are people in the world who work hard to help others.
Write a report that describes two people who help others. They might
be someone you know, or someone you don’t know. Be sure to include
who they help and the ways they help others.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (10)
Think about the many books you’ve read. You may have read the book
on your own, or someone may have read it to you. Write about two
books that you think are the best. Be sure to explain what each book is
about and explain what you liked about it.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN REASON #1: __________________________________________
MAIN REASON #2: __________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (11)
Staying healthy is important. Write an essay describing two things you
can do to help stay healthy. Be sure to include plenty of details so your
reader will know exactly what to do!
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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ANALYZING PROMPTS (12)
Think of all of the pets a child could have. Pick a pet and write a report
about that pet. Be sure to include the supplies you’d need for this pet,
and the ways you’d need to care for it. Then, on another paper draw a
detailed illustration of what this pet looks like.
GENRE: _____________________________________________________
Prewriting Framework:
TOPIC: ____________________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #1: _____________________________________________
MAIN IDEA #2: _____________________________________________
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TEMPLATE FOR INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH Write your introduction paragraph. It must include your topic and main ideas. Use informative verbs.
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Informative Verbs
• learn about • understand
• discover • explore • examine
• uncover • find out • focus on
• remember
Sentence Starters for your Introduction:
Let’s discuss the _______ (main idea/reason) and explain _______ (main ideas/reasons).
Have you ever wondered about ________?
Are you interested in ________?
We’ll explore ________.
Let’s look closely at ________.
We’ll examine ________.
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TEMPLATE FOR BODY PARAGRAPH(S) Write your body paragraph(s) with details that support the main idea or main reason. To help you focus, underline your main idea sentence and write a “blurb” in the margin. Be sure that each detail is in a separate sentence and use “What does it look like? Why is it important?”
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Sentence Starters for your Body Paragraphs:
Just imagine how ________. If you think about it ________.Wouldn’t you love ________? Let’s think about how ________.You will surely understand why ________. Let’s look closely at ________.Do you believe ________? If you want ________.It is exciting to ________.
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TEMPLATE FOR CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH(S) Write your conclusion paragraph(s) by restating the main ideas or main reasons and providing one last statement that sums it all up. Use definitive words and phrases.
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Sentence Starters for your Last Statement:
After all, ________.
Without a doubt, ________.
It is truly ________.
It is clear that ________.
Sentence Starters for Restating your Main Ideas/Reasons:
• Are you convinced ________?• Isn’t it interesting to learn about ________? • The only question left is ________? • If you’ve ever dreamed of ________.
Definitive Words and Phrases
Without a doubt After all
For sure Surely
Clearly Truly
Certainly Definitely
Absolutely
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A NONFICTION BOOK REPORTRemember how you can turn questions into responses by repeating part of the question in your answer? The questions below will help you think about the book you read. Answer each question. Be sure to repeat the important part of the question in your answer. Several have been started for you!
1. What is the title of the book you read?
The title of the book I read was ___________________________________________ .
2. Who was it written by?
_____________________________________________________________________ .
3. What was the topic of your book?
_____________________________________________________________________ .
4. Which main ideas were included by the author?
The author included main ideas such as ____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
5. What were you surprised to learn?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
6. What was the most interesting fact that the author revealed?
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
7. Would you recommend this book? Why?
I’d recommend this book because _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
I wouldn’t recommend this book because __________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
To write your report, copy your answers on another paper, in paragraph form.
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SENTENCE STARTERS FOR RESPONSE TO NON-FICTION TEXT:
• This piece explores ________.
• It was interesting to learn that ________.
• I was surprised to read that ________.
• This made sense because ________.
• The information here makes me ________.
• I learned that ________.
• This is a little like ________.
• This information reminds me of________.
• What interested me most was ________, because ________.
• The author explains ________.
• I discovered that ________.
• The text discusses ________.
• In my own life I’ve ________.
• I was impressed by________.
• After reading this I’ll ________.
• I’ve decided that ________.
• The author points out ________.
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A NARRATIVE STORY BOOK REPORTRemember how you can turn questions into responses by repeating part of the question in your answer? The questions below will help you think about the book you read. Answer each question. Be sure to repeat the important part of the question in your answer. Several have been started for you!
1. What is the title of the book you read?
The title of the book I read was ___________________________________________ .
2. Who was it written by?
_____________________________________________________________________ .
3. Who was the main character in your book?
_____________________________________________________________________ .
4. What was the main character’s problem or adventure?
________________________‘s problem/adventure was ________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
5. What did the main character learn?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
6. What was the most entertaining part of the story?
______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
7. Would you recommend this book? Why?
I’d recommend this book because _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
I wouldn’t recommend this book because __________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ .
To write your report, copy your answers on another paper, in paragraph form.
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SENTENCE STARTERS FOR RESPONSE TO NARRATIVE STORIES:
• The title of this story was ________.
• It was written by ________.
• This story is about __________________.
• The problem was that ________.
• What __________ really wanted was ________.
• The adventure began when ________.
• The author had us in suspense when ________.
• The story got exciting when ________.
• I felt ________, when ________.
• The problem was solved when ________.
• The adventure concluded when ________.
• __________________ learned that ________.
• This story reminds me of the time when I ________.
• I recommend this story because ________.
• I do not recommend this story because________.
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LETTER TEMPLATE
Dear__________________,
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_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Your friend,
__________________________
P.S. ____________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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COMMON LITERARY THEMES
• Courage • Perseverance
• Cooperation • Compassion • Honesty
• Kindness • Loyalty • Responsibility
• Appreciating what you have
• Forgiveness • The Value of Hard Work
• Learning from Mistakes • Determination
• Being True to Yourself
• Importance of Family • Friendship
Can you think of any others?
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Evidence: ______________________________________________________________________
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EVIDENCE OF THEME CHART
Book Title: _____________________________________________
Theme: ________________________________________________
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NARRATIVE SUMMARIZING FRAMEWORK & TEMPLATE FOR THEME
This story is about ______________________________________.
The problem, adventure, or experience was that _____________
_____________________________________________________.
The problem was solved/adventure, experience concluded when ___
_____________________________________________________________ .
The theme of this story is _________________________________ .
We see this when _______________________ , the main character,
______________________________________________________ .
This was also demonstrated when ___________________________
______________________________________________________ .
The reader also recognizes the theme in the story when _________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________ .
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FRAMING QUESTIONS FOR READING AND RESPONDING TO LITERATURE
• Who is the main character? (point of view character or protagonist)
• Where is the story set?
• What is the main character’s problem, challenge, or adventure?
• What does the main character want?
• Where does the author use suspense?
• How does the main character feel about the situation?
• How does the main character show his/her feelings?
• How was the main event resolved?
• What would you do if faced with a similar challenge or adventure?
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✁Se
nten
ce S
tart
ers f
or R
espo
nse
to
Nar
rativ
e Te
xts
In m
y op
inio
n ___
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____
_.To
me
it se
ems
that
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____
___.
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my
poin
t of v
iew
___
____
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____
_.Th
e st
ory
prob
lem
was
___
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_.Th
e w
ay I
see
it _
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_.Th
e ad
vent
ure
was
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ithou
t a d
oubt
the
best
par
t __
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____
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e pa
rt I
like
d be
st w
as
____
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part
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njoy
ed m
ost w
as _
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min
ded
me
of th
e tim
e w
hen _
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___.
Wha
t is
your
opi
nion
abo
ut
this
sto
ry?
3 4
1
PRO
S
2
CON
S
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In m
y op
inio
n _
____
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rove
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e _
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ant
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ppos
itio
n of
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ally
don
’t li
ke/w
ant
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port
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vor o
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efer
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ting
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as _
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felt
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whe
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ne w
as
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real
ly lo
ved
___
____
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My
reas
on fo
r lik
ing
this
sto
ry is
___
____
____
____
__.
I lik
ed t
his
stor
y be
caus
e _
____
____
____
____
____
__.
My
reas
on fo
r dis
likin
g th
is s
tory
is _
____
____
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_.Th
e st
ory
mad
e m
e fe
el _
____
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Wha
t I
enjo
yed
mos
t ab
out
the
stor
y ___
____
____
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ould
not
reco
mm
end
this
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k be
caus
e __
____
__.
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ould
reco
mm
end
this
boo
k be
caus
e _
____
____
__.
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7 8
Wha
t w
as t
he s
tory
pro
blem
or
adve
ntur
e?
Wha
t w
as t
he b
est
part
of t
he s
tory
?
Wha
t di
d th
e st
ory
rem
ind
you
of
in y
our o
wn
life?
Wha
t w
as t
he m
ost
exci
ting
par
t?
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The
mos
t ex
citi
ng p
art
was
___
____
_ .
Wit
hout
a d
oubt
the
bes
t pa
rt
____
____
.
The
part
I li
ked
best
was
__
____
____
___
.
The
part
I e
njoy
ed m
ost
was
___
____
___
.
To m
e it
see
ms
that
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____
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.
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stor
y pr
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m w
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adve
ntur
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as _
____
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min
ded
me
of t
he t
ime
whe
n __
____
.
It m
ade
me
thin
k of
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____
____
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11 12
Wha
t pa
rt o
f the
sto
ry m
ade
you
feel
sad
?
Wha
t sc
ene
in t
he s
tory
was
th
e fu
nnie
st?
Wha
t di
d y
ou lo
ve a
bout
thi
s st
ory?
Wha
t is
you
r rea
son
for l
ikin
g t
his
stor
y?
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My
reas
on fo
r lik
ing
this
sto
ry is
__
_ .
I lik
ed t
his
stor
y be
caus
e _
____
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funn
iest
sce
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lt sa
d w
hen
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.I
real
ly lo
ved
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____
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15 16
Wha
t is
you
r rea
son
for d
islik
ing
this
sto
ry?
How
did
the
sto
ry m
ake
you
feel
?
Wha
t di
d yo
u en
joy
the
mos
t ab
out
the
stor
y?
Why
wou
ld y
ou N
OT
reco
mm
end
this
boo
k?
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I w
ould
NO
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com
men
d th
is b
ook
beca
use
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_.
The
stor
y m
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me
feel
___
____
____
.
My
reas
on fo
r dis
likin
g th
is s
tory
is
____
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____
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____
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slik
ed t
his
stor
y be
caus
e _
____
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Wha
t I
enjo
yed
mos
t ab
out
the
stor
y _
____
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____
____
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_.
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19 20
Why
wou
ld y
ou re
com
men
d th
is b
ook?
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nion
/Poi
nt o
f Vie
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ctiv
ity T
ake
a Cl
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oll
• be
ach
vs. a
mus
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t pa
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choc
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eam
vs.
vani
lla ic
e cr
eam
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hool
lunc
h vs
. brin
ging
lunc
h to
sch
ool
• do
gs v
s. ca
ts
• w
inte
r vs.
sum
mer
• m
ovie
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ater
vs.
hom
e vi
deo
• ba
seba
ll vs
. foo
tbal
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hot
dogs
vs.
ham
burg
ers
• hi
de n
see
k vs
. tag
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
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choc
olat
e ic
e cr
eam
vs
. va
nilla
ice
crea
m
beca
use.
..
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ould
reco
mm
end
this
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k be
caus
e __
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hvs
. am
usem
ent
park
be
caus
e...
• pa
ncak
es v
s. w
affle
s
• ea
ting
out
vs.
eati
ng a
t ho
me
• rid
ing
bike
vs.
skat
e bo
ardi
ng
• ap
ples
vs.
bana
nas
• m
ath
vs. r
eadi
ng
• na
rrat
ive
book
s vs.
info
rmat
iona
l boo
ks
• le
mon
ade
vs. c
hoco
late
milk
• sp
aghe
tti v
s. ta
cos
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23 24
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
SP 228
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win
ter
vs.
sum
mer
beca
use.
..
mov
ie t
heat
ervs
. ho
me
vide
o
beca
use.
..
scho
ol lu
nch
vs.
brin
ging
lunc
h to
sch
ool
beca
use.
..
dogs vs.
cats
beca
use.
..
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27 28
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
SP 230
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hide
n s
eek
vs
. ta
g
beca
use.
..
panc
akes
vs.
waf
fles
beca
use.
..
base
ball
vs.
foot
ball
beca
use.
..
hot
dogs
vs.
ham
burg
ers
beca
use.
..
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31 32
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
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appl
es
vs.
bana
nas
beca
use.
..
mat
hvs
. re
adin
g
beca
use.
..
eati
ng o
utvs
. ea
ting
at
hom
e
beca
use.
..
ridin
g bi
kevs
. sk
ate
boar
ding
beca
use.
..
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35 36
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Wha
t do
you
pre
fer?
Take
a p
ositi
on?
Pose
an
issue
to th
e cl
ass.
• ha
ve a
set
bed
tim
e?•
limit
TV
, com
pute
r tim
e?•
have
an
extr
a re
cess
eac
h da
y?•
have
a c
lass
pet
?•
be a
llow
ed t
o w
ear f
lip-f
lops
?•
have
des
sert
eve
ry d
ay?
• ha
ve a
n al
l-boy
or a
ll-gi
rl cl
assr
oom
?•
have
gym
cla
ss d
aily
?•
have
hom
ewor
k?•
have
sch
ool s
ix d
ays
a w
eek?
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spag
hett
ivs
. ta
cos
beca
use.
..
narr
ativ
e bo
oks
vs.
info
rmat
iona
lbo
oks
beca
use.
..
lem
onad
evs
. ch
ocol
ate
milk
beca
use.
..
Take
a p
osit
ion!
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Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
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Shou
ld w
e -
have
a c
lass
pet
?
Shou
ld w
e -
have
a s
et b
edti
me?
Shou
ld w
e -
limit
TV
or c
ompu
ter
tim
e?
Shou
ld w
e -
have
an
extr
a re
cess
eac
h da
y?
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Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
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Shou
ld w
e -
be a
llow
ed t
o w
ear
flip-
flops
?
Shou
ld w
e -
have
gym
cla
ss d
aily
?Sh
ould
we
- ha
ve d
esse
rt a
ll da
y?
Shou
ld w
e -
have
an
all-b
oy o
ral
l-girl
cla
ssro
om?
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Take
a p
osit
ion!
Take
a p
osit
ion!
Whe
ther
pos
itive
or n
egat
ive, i
t is
help
ful t
o ha
ve a
var
iety
of
ways
to e
xpre
ss o
pini
ons.
Thes
e se
nten
ce s
tarte
rs c
an b
e us
ed
to st
ate
the
auth
or’s
pos
ition
of s
tanc
e on
just
abo
ut a
ny to
pic,
situa
tion,
act
ivity
, and
issu
e. So
me
gene
ral p
hras
es a
re:
Wha
t’s y
our O
pini
on?
In m
y op
inio
n __
____
____
____
____
____
____
.Fr
om m
y po
int
of v
iew
, __
____
____
____
____
.Th
e w
ay I
see
it, _
____
____
____
____
____
___
.I
belie
ve t
hat _
____
____
____
____
____
____
__.
Don
’t y
ou a
gree
tha
t ___
____
____
____
____
_?
I fe
el t
hat _
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
_.
SP 240