1. WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! Getting Ready for the Writing Test

2. WHEN?

3. Argumentative Writing Problem Solution OR Evaluation

14. STEP 2 Read the prompt carefully AGAIN!!!!

18. P.A.C. Purpose - To recommend solution to cafeteria money problem Audience - Principal Context - letter

19. STEP 4 Identify the Problem

26. FOOD COURT Explain Benefit Benefit +++ _________ ________ ________ (how) *variety *kids eat Offer choices *more $ *more energy Salads *kids will run *pay attention Potato bar to lunch in class Different *school $ *better grades

28. Paper Dear Principal, When is the last time you ate in the school cafeteria? I’m guessing never, because if you had you would know exactly why our facility is not attracting customers. It’s boring!!! The cafeteria offers very little when it comes to variety. It seems as though every other day, we have a mystery meat surprise and I seriously wonder if those cafeteria chefs know that other fruits exist besides the pineapple. With choices like this it’s no wonder the students are either brown bagging it daily or worse, not eating at all!! At this rate the money made from the cafeteria will be nonexistent and supplies for the good of our education will seize to exist. Now is the time for a change.

29. BODY Do you know why restaurants such as Applebee's and Hams are so successful? It’s because the customer can go in and order from a variety of foods to satisfy his/her craving whatever it may be. Are you getting the idea? Our cafeteria would triple their income if we turned it into a Food Court like the ones they have in malls. The area’s sections could range from soups and salads, to Chinese food, American food, Italian, and Mexican. There would be something for everyone and kids would eagerly wait in line for such a feast. Students would beg their parents to buy lunch and mom’s would no longer have to slave or worry about preparing lunches for their children.

30. Body 2 Imagine the need to purchase bigger cash registers! That’s exactly what will happen if you create a food court. Have you ever noticed how kids today have plenty of money to purchase candy, sodas, games, and other nonsense items? When they see that they can have a salad, taco, and pizza all at lunch, don’t think they won’t fork over the $4.00 that it costs. You will be pleasantly surprised to find your school’s wallet bursting at the seams. Just think of what you could do with all the money you’d be making. The computer labs could finally match up to the present century and teachers could get a textbook for every child instead of just a class set. Yes, a food court would show you the money.

31. Body 3 Finally, students would no longer have growling stomachs after lunch. Being able to choose a salad, spaghetti and bread or a bowl of chili with a hoagie would be a nourishing dream for many students. For some kids, lunch at school is actually the only real meal they get in a day. With less hunger pains, students would have more energy and be able to pay attention better in class. Teachers would no longer be wasting their breath to a bunch of children with roaring bellies. All the extra learning taking place would ensure your students respectable grades and your school would have test scores that will raise the roof. We could actually become the model school for the state!!

32. Conclusion Sure, installing a food court would require more effort from the lunch ladies and you may even have to pay them more for the extra time, but it would all be worth it in the end. Imagine, high performing students, up to date supplies, and you, the principal, actually eating from the school’s cafeteria too. What are you waiting for??? Sincerely, A Student

36. Paper Dear Principal, When is the last time you ate in the school cafeteria? I’m guessing never, because if you had you would know exactly why our facility is not attracting customers. It’s boring!!! The cafeteria offers very little when it comes to variety. It seems as though every other day, we have a mystery meat surprise and I seriously wonder if those cafeteria chefs know that other fruits exist besides the pineapple. With choices like this it’s no wonder the students are either brown bagging it daily or worse, not eating at all!! At this rate the money made from the cafeteria will be nonexistent and supplies for the good of our education will seize to exist. Now is the time for a change.

38. BODY Do you know why restaurants such as Applebee's and Hams are so successful? It’s because the customer can go in and order from a variety of foods to satisfy his/her craving whatever it may be. Are you getting the idea? Our cafeteria would triple their income if we turned it into a Food Court like the ones they have in malls. The area’s sections could range from soups and salads, to Chinese food, American food, Italian, and Mexican. There would be something for everyone and kids would eagerly wait in line for such a feast. Students would beg their parents to buy lunch and mom’s would no longer have to slave or worry about preparing lunches for their children.

39. Body 2 Imagine the need to purchase bigger cash registers! That’s exactly what will happen if you create a food court. Have you ever noticed how kids today have plenty of money to purchase candy, sodas, games, and other nonsense items? When they see that they can have a salad, taco, and pizza all at lunch, don’t think they won’t fork over the $4.00 that it costs. You will be pleasantly surprised to find your school’s wallet bursting at the seams. Just think of what you could do with all the money you’d be making. The computer labs could finally match up to the present century and teachers could get a textbook for every child instead of just a class set. Yes, a food court would show you the money.

40. Body 3 Finally, students would no longer have growling stomachs after lunch. Being able to choose a salad, spaghetti and bread or a bowl of chili with a hoagie would be a nourishing dream for many students. For some kids, lunch at school is actually the only real meal they get in a day. With less hunger pains, students would have more energy and be able to pay attention better in class. Teachers would no longer be wasting their breath to a bunch of children with roaring bellies. All the extra learning taking place would ensure your students respectable grades and your school would have test scores that will raise the roof. We could actually become the model school for the state!!

43. Conclusion Sure, installing a food court would require more effort from the lunch ladies and you may even have to pay them more for the extra time, but it would all be worth it in the end. Imagine, high performing students, up to date supplies, and you, the principal, actually eating from the school’s cafeteria too. What are you waiting for??? Sincerely, A Student

55. STEP 2 Read the prompt carefully AGAIN!!!!

58. P.A.C. Purpose - To recommend a movie Audience - students Context – movie review

59. STEP 4 Identify the thesis or topic of your paper (circle map or web)

60. MOVIE TITLES Titanic A Cinderella Story Polar Express The Incredibles Ray Scooby Doo Shrek 2

65. Select and Support Reasons Good Actors Teaches lesson Something for all Cameron Diaz *Be happy with *Humor Mike Myers who you are *Animated Eddie Murphy *So many self *Magical Antonio Banderas esteem problems *Fairy tale today

67. Paper Introduction If you are looking for a movie that is actually worth spending $7.50 a ticket, then I recommend “Shrek 2”. Great acting, entertainment for all, and a touching lesson accompany this feel good movie of the year.

68. Body First of all, “Shrek 2” has all your favorite actors voicing the parts. Shrek, himself, is actually portrayed by none other than Mike Myers. Mr. Myers’ acting ability makes this movie the success it is. If you thought he was good in “The Cat in the Hat”, you are in for an even bigger treat with this movie. He makes the ogre character so real and lovable that you’ll want one for yourself. Then you have Justin Timberlake’s woman, Cameron Diaz, who plays the princess, Fiona. Ms. Diaz brings the same charm to this movie as she does all her others. I can’t think of a better choice of actresses to play Shrek’s love interest. Even better is Eddie Murphy’s portrayal of Donkey which will make you laugh one minute and sympathize with his jealousy the next. This film is overflowing with more voices of phenomenal actors like Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, Rupert Everett and many more. If a film can afford so many talented actors, it’s inevitably got to to be good.

69. Body 2 How many times today can you find a movie that not only you will love, but so will your parents, grandparents, and younger siblings. “Shrek 2” is such an entertaining movie that it appeals to the young and old. It’s full of intrigue for the adults with it’s jokes, satire, and play on words. It’s setting is so full of spoofs from other movies that it will keep them and you busy looking for all it’s creativity. For example, “Olde Knavery” is the film’s version of our Old Navy while the entrance to the kingdom resembles the actual Paramount Movie studio. The animation and fairy tale characters keep the young children excited as they watch Pinocchio dance like Michael Jackson or Hansel (from Hansel and Gretel) as the owner of a hotel made out of cookies and candy. “ Shrek 2” definitely has something for all. It’s packed with so much symbolism that you’ll want to see it more than once to catch it all!

70. Body 3 Best of all, “Shrek 2” is a movie that will have everyone feeling good as they leave. This movie teaches the ultimate lesson that everyone can relate to. Shrek and his bride Fiona try to make each other happy through appearances, but learn that true happiness and beauty is found within, a lesson that many people both young and old today have a hard time understanding. Television media seems to push beauty through extreme and costly measures such as plastic surgery. Sure they look good after it’s done, but are they truly beautiful or even more importantly, are they happy? Shrek and Fiona teach us that beauty is only skin deep and that they are happiest as ogres on the outside, but “Swans” inside. “Shrek 2” is a celebration of life that everyone will enjoy.

71. Conclusion How many times have you wasted $7.50 on a ticket for a movie that was about as interesting as reading the dictionary? If you want quality acting, pure entertainment, and a burst of self esteem, “Shrek 2” is the movie for you. Now, a more important question is… would you like butter on your popcorn?