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PROMPT: Explain the difference between prairie dogs and dogs people keep as pets. Use examples from the text to support your explanation.
inform
PROMPT: Should homework be optional? Why or why not? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.
opinion
PROMPT: Should schools have longer recess time? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.
opinion
PROMPT: Which character from the story has the most unusual strengths and skills? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.
opinion
PROMPT: If you were a farmer, would you want to live near a prairie dog town? Why or why not? Explain your point of view using facts and details from the text.
opinion
PROMPT: Do you think building a terrarium would be a good project for your class? Explain to your teacher why or why not. Support your opinion with evidence from the passage.
opinion
PROMPT: Do you think the main character was a hero? Why or why not? Support your opinion with evidence from the text.
opinion
PROMPT: Which character do you think would make the best teammate? Support your opinion with reasons from both of the texts.
opinion
PROMPT: Do you think the main character learns a lesson in the story? Use specific details to support your opinion.
opinion
PROMPT: Which character do you think is the most clever? Support your opinion with details from the story.
opinion
PROMPT: Do you think bike racks encourage people to ride bikes instead of driving cars? State your opinion and use details from the texts to support your argument.
opinion
PROMPT: Write a journal entry from the character's point of view telling what she did on the day she spent cleaning. Be sure to include her feelings about what she is doing. Use details from the passage to help you write your journal entry.
narrative (story)
PROMPT: Write a thank-you letter from Jerry to Will. Use specific examples and details from the text in the letter. Use language that sounds like Jerry's voice.
narrative (story)
PROMPT: Retell the story from the cat's point of view. Use dialogue and description in your story. Be sure to include details and characters from the original story.
narrative (story)
PROMPT: Retell the story from Rachel's point of view. Include her thoughts and feelings about the journey. Be sure to include specific details from the text.
narrative (story)
PROMPT: Imagine that you are a prairie dog. Write a story about a day in your life. Use details from the text to help you write your story.
narrative (story)
