Eighth Grade Essay Prompt and Example
Here is an example of a timed write (one class period) in which students practice crafting essays. Prompt : Write about a time when you had to convince someone to do something. Tips + Make sure you have a hook that gets readers interested in your story + What techniques did you use to persuade them + Describe the circumstances around your story + What were the results after you persuaded them + What descriptive details and vocabulary can you use to bring your writing to life? + Make sure you have an introduction, a few body paragraphs and a conclusion + Don't forget to indent for each new paragraph Teacher's Sample Essay: Horned Frog for Life It wasn't until I was standing among the tulips at TCU looking out upon the campus that I realized I had the power of persuasion. Texas Christian University was my dream college, and if I hadn't sent one very persuasive email to the admissions office, I may never have gotten in. ...