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.

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.

The prompt is argumentative. Key words: effects, decide, should be utilized.