New Jersey GEPA Language Arts Literacy Assessment Tutorial
Sample Prompts
Cluster 2: Writing to Persuade
WRITING SITUATION:
Americans love their junk food. Cheezy fries, cheese steaks, cream-filled doughnuts, cookies, double chocolate chip muffins, Snapple, Mesquite BBQ chips, and fruit snacks galore are available at convenience stores near you. These foods are also available in your school cafeteria. Many consumer groups are concerned that too much "junk food" is being sold in school cafeterias state wide, and these groups want to take action. The Governor seeks to ban junk food in schools. Will this change your lunch menu? What do you think about this controversial issue?
DIRECTIONS FOR WRITING:
Since you will be directly affected by this new state ban on junk food in school cafeterias, you have a strong opinion to share with our state legislature. Write a letter to the Governor of New Jersey with your opinion on the junk food ban in schools. Do you agree or disagree with this issue? Will you miss your cheese fries? Be specific, and include details, facts, or anecdotes to back up your opinion. Begin your letter with: Dear Governor:
Use this below space for prewriting
