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Culminating activity: Octopus texts
1. You have read several texts related to octopuses and cuttlefish.
Now, suppose that you work at a small aquarium. You have
received the following memo:
Think about your opinion. Should the aquarium add an octopus and
cuttlefish exhibit?
I think
Plan your letter. Choose evidence from the texts to support your
opinion.
Write your letter. Be sure to use proper letter format, paragraphs,
and correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Culminating Activity:
Argumentation Writing Prompt
To: Aquarium Staff
We are planning to expand our aquarium in the next year.
It has been proposed that we add an octopus and cuttlefish
exhibit. We would like to know your opinions on this topic.
Please submit a letter to the Board of Directors to explain
whether you would or would not support an octopus
exhibit.
M. Winters
Aquarium Director
2. Dear ,
I was asked to provide my opinion about
. After reviewing
several articles on the topic, I have decided
.
One reason for this is that
. For example,
. In addition,
.
Another reason is
. I have learned that
. Also,
Argumentation Writing Prompt
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