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Expository/Informational Articles: Text – Based Reading and Writing Prompts
There were several inequalities that caused many Americans to join the Civil Rights Movement.
According to the article “King’s Dream” by Scholastic News, “The United States was a very different
place in 1963 than it is today.” Provide direct textual evidence that explains the differences in equality.
Be specific when you cite.
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In “Alarming Situation of Education in Pakistan” by Aamir Latif, there are several reasons why girls from
rural areas are not able to attend school. In terms of religion, politics, and economics, provide 3 specific
examples citing specific passages from the text that explain these reasons.
2. religious:
3. political:
4. economic:
Take home portion: 2 days to compose this portion. Attach binder paper.
5. Malala Yousafzai’s story has inspired international action to increase girls’ education around the
world. Similarly, Martin Luther King Jr.’s story and words inspired generations of Americans to make
the dream of equality become a reality. Neither could have done it alone. Without the support and
combined efforts of others, it is hard to say if any of it would have been possible.
Prompt: Compare the articles “King’s Dream,” “Alarming Situation of Education in Pakistan,”
“Malala the Powerful,” and “Shot By The Taliban” by Ben Brumfield. Use specific examples from the
articles to explain how it takes a village of concerned citizens to make long lasting change. Cite using
page numbers in parentheses at the end of the sentence ( p. 2) .
Central Idea/Thesis/Assertion: It takes a village of concerned citizens to make long lasting change.
Textual Evidence: Provide specific examples from the articles to explain how and why.
Make sure to cite properly.