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The Westing Game Writing Prompts Menu
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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. Solving the Mystery You have been chosen to be an heir to play The Westing Game. You will take part in trying to find the murderer who is running loose. What things do you need in order to find the culprit, solve the mystery, and keep yourself safe? The items that might help include another group’s clue, half of a copy of Samuel Westing’s will, a partner, a notebook, a pencil, a camera, a file on other heirs, a car, a weapon, and a room in sunset Towers. You can only have three. Which ones would you choose? Why? Write an expository essay to explain your choices. You will be assessed using the district’s expository writing assessment scoring guide. Whodunit When reading a whodunit or murder mystery, the reader must be an active rather than passive reader. For example, the active reader would already formulate an opinion as to who committed the murder. Who do you think is the most likely suspect in this story? Write a persuasive essay trying to convince the reader to on your position. You will be assessed using the district’s persuasive writing assessment scoring guide. Teammates Chris said that everyone had the perfect partner. Choose 3 partnerships. Explain how they were perfect in an expository essay. You will be assessed using the district’s expository writing assessment scoring guide. |
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