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aCTIvITy 3.9
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Same Sport, different School
my Notes
WrITING to SOUrCES Expository Writing Prompt: Write a paragraph that focuses on the differences between the two schools. Think about how to structure
sentences with adverbial clauses and coordinating conjuctions. Be sure to:
• Create a topic sentence about the differences.
• Cite evidence from the text, such as details and quotations, to support your ideas.
• Use transition words and a variety of sentence structures.
3. After reading the journal entries for “September 18 and 19,” reconsider Paul’s decision to transfer to Tangerine Middle School. Choose two of the consequences that you predicted as a result of this choice. Explain whether or not you think your predictions are still correct, and cite textual evidence to support your conclusions. Compare with a partner.
Prediction 1:
Correct?
Textual evidence:
Prediction 2:
Correct?
Textual evidence:
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