EXPOSITORY Writing Prompt
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A role model is a person you admire or look up
to. Family members, friends, and celebrities may
inspire us to become better people.
THINK about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person?
What qualities do they have that inspire you?
WRITE a composition about someone you admire. Explain why this person is
your role model.
Be sure to —
• clearly state your central idea
• organize your writing
• develop your writing in detail
• choose your words carefully
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences
Role Model
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Prompt – Write a composition about someone
you admire. Explain why this person is your role
model.
Penny
Introduction & Central Idea
Penny is an admirable woman.
Reason #1 – She is generous.
Reason #2– She’s a great listener.
Reason #3 – She is an optomistic, creative
and passionate counselor.
Conclusion
Her positive spirit lights up a room!
She shuffles down the hallway, headed to teach a class full of eager
children a lesson on bullying. My best friend, Penny Haight, is an
admirable woman with extraordinary qualities.
The low lighting of her office invites a feeling of safety and warmth.
The smell of her Brighton perfume fills the air, and as she walks through
the door, her presence illuminates the room. My best friend, Penny
Haight, is an admirable woman with extraordinary qualities.
Have you ever met someone who instantly “wowed” you with their
kindness and generosity? Well, then you must know my best friend,
Penny Haight. She is an admirable woman with extraordinary qualities.
Have you ever met someone who instantly
“wowed” you with their kindness and
generosity? Well, then you must know my best
friend, Penny Haight. She is an admirable
woman with extraordinary qualities. Her
positive attitude is contagious, and knowing
her has made me a better person.
Penny is an admirable woman.
Reason #1 – She is generous.
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Every time we go out to dinner she offers to pay for
my meal.
She gives me expensive gifts on my birthday like
jewelry from Brighton.
She spoils me with sweet treats like flowers and
candy.
I’ve gone on several vacations with her family
including a ski trip to Colorado and a beach
vacation in Florida.
Penny is the most generous person I know. Every
time we go out to dinner, she offers to pay for my
meal. She gives me expensive gifts on my
birthday like Brighton jewelry and designer purses.
On holidays, she spoils me with special treats like
flowers or candy. I’ve gone on several vacations
with her family including a ski trip to Colorado and
a beach vacation in Florida.
Reason #1 – She is generous.
Reason #2 – She is a great listener.
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Any time I am struggling, Penny is there to lend a
listening ear.
For examples, when my brother was in a car accident,
she reassured me everything would be okay.
She reflects my feelings and encourages me.
I always feel better after I talk to her, and I can
count on her to be available at any time.
Anytime I’m struggling, Penny is there to lend a
listening ear. For example, when my brother
was in a car accident, she reassured me
everything would be okay. She reflects my
feelings and encourages me. I always feel
better after I talk to her, and I can count on her
to be available at any time.
Reason #2 – She is a great listener.
Reason #3 – She is an optimistic,
creative, and passionate counselor.
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Penny is passionate about helping other people
achieve their goals.
Her unique approach to school counseling includes
her therapy dog, Luke.
She plans engaging guidance lessons using cool
video clips and rap music.
When problems arise, she finds creative solutions.
Penny is passionate about helping other
people achieve their goals. Her unique
approach to school counseling includes her
therapy dog, Luke. She plans engaging
guidance lessons using cool video clips and
rap music. When problems arise, she finds
creative solutions.
Reason #3 – She is an optimistic, creative, and
passionate counselor.
Penny’s heart is the size of Texas. She
lights up a room when she walks in it,
and her character shines brightly. She is
a role model for children and adults.
Her positive spirit lights up a
room!
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