Final Writing Prompt

Well good ELL learners - it's time for our final writing topic. Here we go!

Article: Social Media Ban in Australia

After reading the article and having our discussion, please do these questions:

Agree or Disagree
“Social media does more harm than good for teenagers.”
Do you agree or disagree? Use ideas from the article.

Choose one side only
Use one idea from the article

Sentence starters:
I agree/disagree because…
The article explains that…
This shows that…

 
Effects on Teenagers
How might the social media ban affect teenagers’ daily lives? Describe one positive effect and one negative effect.

Sentence starters:
One positive effect could be…
One negative effect might be…
This could change teens’ lives by…

Fair or Unfair?
Is it fair to ban all kids under 16 from social media, even if some are responsible users? Explain your thinking.

Sentence starters:
I think this rule is fair/unfair because…
Some teenagers might…
This rule treats teens by…

New Writing topic!

Many young people follow influencers, athletes, musicians, and celebrities online. Some people believe these famous individuals can inspire others to work hard and follow their dreams. Others think they often show unrealistic lifestyles and set bad examples.

Write a paragraph that explains whether influencers and celebrities should be considered role models for young people. 

Venezuela

"Progress for some often means loss for others."

"A country that cannot control its own resources cannot be free."
— Kwame Nkrumah

After reading and discussing the Venezuelan conflict. Read these quotes. Write a reflection that considers what could be the reasons and results for the US take-over of Venezuela.

Tuesday!

People often say that being honest is the most important value. Others believe that kindness matters more, especially when honesty might hurt someone’s feelings. In real life, people sometimes have to choose between being kind and being honest.

Write a paragraph explaining whether you think it is more important to be kind or to be honest. Use reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Welcome back!

Writing Topic – Did the Winter Break Help or Hurt Your Learning?

Winter break gives students time to rest, travel, and spend time with family and friends. Some people believe long breaks help students return to school refreshed and motivated. Others think long breaks make it harder to focus, remember learning, and keep good habits.

Write a paragraph to explain whether the winter break helped or hurt your learning. 

Soliloquies

Greetings all!

Here are soliloquy choices. We will be performing these shortly after our return from the holidays. If you intend on earning these bonus marks, prepare over the holidays

1. Act I, Scene 5, Glamis thou art: Glamis thou art… (line 14-29)
2. Act I, Scene 5, Unsex me here: The raven himself is hoarse (line 41 - 57)
3. Act I, Scene 7, Vaulting Ambition: He’s here in double trust… (line 1 - 28)
4. Act II, Scene 1, The Dagger Speech: Is this a dagger which I see before me? (line 40 - 71)
5. Act III, Scene 1, A Fruitless Crown: To be thus is nothing; but to be safely thus… (line 52 - 76)
6. Act V, Scene 1, Insanity: Out spot. (only her lines - page 213)