1.
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Telling a Story
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a.
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Write a character sketch of another person, drawing (in words) what he or she is like.
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b.
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Write a reminiscence or memoir telling of your times with the person.
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c.
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Write a dialogue between yourself and this person, an actual conversation written down or one that you remember to the best of your ability.
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2.
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Expressing a Feeling
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a.
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Write a poem about happiness.
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b.
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Define sadness in your own words, and give an example of a time that you felt this way.
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c.
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Write an anonymous letter asking for help with a specific problem you are having.
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3.
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Describing an Issue
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a.
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Write an editorial for the school newspaper.
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b.
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Have a classroom debate.
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c.
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Conduct a mock-trial.
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4.
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Making a Point
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a.
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Write a letter to the principal asking for his or her attention to your request.
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b.
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Write a letter to the editor of the school newspaper.
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c.
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Make an oral presentation to the principal, in which you read your proposal face-to-face.
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