ON DEMAND WRITING PROMPT
Writing Form:
Letter
Text Type:
Topic:
Standard:
Opinion
Grade: 3
School Uniforms
W3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view
with reasons.
Sources:
Source 1:
School Uniforms: Awesome-or Awful?
Scholastic Scope
School Uniforms: Awesome-or Awful?
Source 2:
STUDENT PROMPT:
Today you will research the topic of school uniforms. You will gather information
by reading an article and viewing a video clip in order to develop an opinion on
school uniforms. Should students wear school uniforms?
Read the article, “School Uniforms: Awesome-or Awful?” and view
the video clip, Battle of the Bags. Write a letter to your principal
stating your opinion about school uniforms. In your letter state
your opinion and provide strong reasons that are supported with
evidence from both sources.
You may use a blank sheet of paper to organize your thoughts using a Thinking
Map or graphic organizer.
After writing, remember to proofread and edit your responses. Your letter will be
scored for comprehension, written expression, and language conventions.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
Students should use a graphic organizer or Thinking Map to organize information
from article and video clip.
Name
Teacher
Date
Today you will research the topic of school uniforms. You will gather information
by reading an article and viewing a video clip in order to develop an opinion on
school uniforms. Should students wear school uniforms?
Read the article, “School Uniforms: Awesome-or Awful?” and view
the video clip, Battle of the Bags. Write a letter to your principal
stating your opinion about school uniforms. In your letter state
your opinion and provide strong reasons that are supported with
evidence from both sources.
You may use a blank sheet of paper to organize your thoughts using a Thinking
Map or graphic organizer.
After writing, remember to proofread and edit your responses. Your letter will be
scored for comprehension, written expression, and language conventions.
Reading
Comprehension of Key Ideas and Details
 demonstrates accurate and full comprehension of the
central ideas expressed in the text
 references the text explicitly
Writing
Condensed Prose Constructed Response Rubric
Grade 3
Analytic Writing
Development
 addresses the prompt
 shows effective development of the topic by using
reasoning, details, text-based evidence, and/or
description
 the development is largely appropriate to the task and
purpose
Organization
 consistently demonstrates purposeful and controlled
organization
 includes an introduction
 includes a conclusion
Clarity of Language
 uses linking words and phrases and/or temporal (time)
words
 uses descriptive words
 expresses ideas with clarity
Knowledge of Language and Conventions
 demonstrates command of the conventions of standard
English consistent with effectively edited writing
o correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation
 few minor errors in grammar and usage
 meaning is clear throughout the response
TOTAL
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