Writing Situation:
Studies show that the average American student watches television
for more hours in the day than he or she is in school. That means
that television likely has an enormous influence on a student, potentially
more so than the education he or she receives in school.
You decide to write an article for the school newspaper on this
topic.
Directions for Writing:
Write an article for the school newspaper. Identify the effects
of watching a lot of television. Discuss both long and short-term
effects of excessive television viewing. Provide evidence and/or
examples to support your position.
Materials/Resources:
- Paper, pencil or pen
- Access to a word processor or computer, if desired
- Writing Prompt
Techniques for PAT Scoring:
New
Jersey Registered Holistic Scoring Rubric (a 1-to-6 point scale)
