Step 1 Worksheet
Directions: Read the following prompts and then determine if they are narrative, opinion, argumentative or informational. Write down any key words that helped you find the correct answer.
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln both made huge contributions to the United States. Whose contributions do you feel were more meaningful? Be sure to cite specific examples from the multiple sources.
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The keywords that helped me were:_________________
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Hurricanes and tornados are both deadly natural storms. Describe the types of destruction these storms cause and what people can do to help prepare for them?
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The keywords that helped me were: ________________
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Bullying can be a real problem in school. Think about a time when you got bullied, or when you saw someone else get bullied. What happened?
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The keywords that helped me were: ________________
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Most people enjoy a sweet sugary treat after dinner. Describe your favorite sugary snack and justify why it’s the best!
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The keywords that helped me were:_________________
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Watching sports in general is one of America’s favorite past times. With growing popularity though, more and more athletes are being, “called out” on their use of steroids or “performance enhancing” drugs. Analyze the effects steroids have on the athletes and decide whether or not these drugs should be utilized in sports.
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The keywords that helped me were: ____________________
This prompt is: argumentative
The keywords that helped me were: effects, analyze, decide, utilized, steroids, performance enhancing drugs