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You must complete one of the following writing prompts for this novel. You can choose whichever prompt that you would like. You must, however, include at least five paragraphs in your essay and follow all stages of the writing process. This writing prompt is due at the completion of this novel study. Courage Stanley showed courage throughout the story. Discuss three examples of this in an essay. Use details from the story in your paper. You will be assessed using the district’s expository writing assessment scoring guide. Movie Comparison Many books have been developed into movies. That is true for Holes. Watch the movie and write a compare/contrast essay afterwards. What was similar between the book and movie? What was different? Which one did you like more? Why? You will be assessed using the compare/contrast writing prompt scoring guide. Conflicts Throughout the novel, there is a conflict between loving, giving characters and those with selfish motives. Discuss at least three examples of this in an essay using details from the text. You will be assessed using the district’s expository writing assessment scoring guide. Should Stanley be at Camp Green Lake? Do you think Stanley should be at Camp Green Lake? Take a stance and write a persuasive essay. You should have 3 valid reasons and support your opinions with information from the text. You will be assessed using the district’s persuasive writing assessment scoring guide. |
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