CAHSEE Writing Prompt 1

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CAHSEE Writing Prompt 1

• Everyone is an expert at something. Some people
  are experts at making things while other people
  are experts at doing things. Think about
  something that you make or do well.
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• Write an essay in which you describe what you are
  an expert at and then explain why you are an
  expert. Use details and examples to support your
  ideas.

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CAHSEE Writing Prompt 2

• Think about inventions that have affected our
  lives. Select one invention that you think has
  had an impact on our lives.
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• Write an essay in which you describe the
  invention and then explain why this invention has
  been good or bad for society. Use details and
  examples to support your ideas.

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CAHSEE Writing Prompt 3

• Some students at your school expressed an
  interest in making the school more attractive by
  getting rid of the trash on the school grounds.
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• Write a persuasive essay for your school paper in
  which you convince the readers of the importance
  of getting rid of the trash and making the school
  more attractive. Convince your readers through
  the use of specific reasons and examples.

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CAHSEE Checklist for Your Writing

• The following checklist will help you do your
  best work. Make sure you
• Read the description of the task carefully.
• Organize your writing with a strong
  introduction, body, and conclusion.
• State your position, support it with specific
  examples, and address the readers concerns. 

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CAHSEE Checklist for Your Writing

• The following checklist will help you do your
  best work. Make sure you
• Use words that are appropriate for your audience
  and purpose.
• Vary your sentences to make your writing
  interesting to read.
• Check for mistakes in grammar, spelling,
  punctuation, capitalization, and sentence
  formation.
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• The following checklist will help you do your
  best work. Make sure you
• Read the description of the task carefully.
• Organize your writing with a strong
  introduction, body, and conclusion.
• State your position, support it with specific
  examples, and address the readers concerns. 
• Use words that are appropriate for your audience
  and purpose.
• Vary your sentences to make your writing
  interesting to read.
• Check for mistakes in grammar, spelling,
  punctuation, capitalization, and sentence
  formation.