Step 3 Worksheet:

Read the following prompts. Write down the keywords which show you what you need to do. See the example down below.

Ex) There are a lot of homes that choose to extend their family by adding a furry friend. The great debate is always choosing between a cat and a dog. Read the following articles and describe the pros and cons of both cats and dogs.

Action Words: Read, Describe the pros and Cons

1) With the growing demand for state testing, a lot of schools are choosing to cut funding for the arts programs to provide more time for core classes. Read the articles and determine if it is appropriate for schools to cut these fundings.

Action Words:

Middle School is a time for change. Not only are students required to take multiple classes throughout the day, they also lose recess. Read the following articles about the effects of losing recess. When you are finished write an argumentative essay either in support of or against recess for middle schoolers.

Action words:

Read, Write, Support, Against