Consider the two topics below. Take a few minutes to quickly type out your thoughts (about a paragraph each) about each topic. How do you personally feel about these ideas? Record your
thoughts in the space provided. Remember: this is an informal response. All you need to worry about
is your personal opinion about the subject.
Writing Prompt #1: Our society has shifted its beliefs in how we should treat competition in young people. The
concept that "everyone receives a trophy" has taken the place of only rewarding those who achieve excellence
within that activity. Rewarding all participants in youth activities and sports has become standard practice in
American culture.
Imagine that your principal is deciding whether or not to give all students who participate in school sports
trophies. The principal has asked students for input before making this decision that will affect all sports teams
in the future of the school.
Your thoughts/opinions:
Writing Prompt #2: Imagine that your school district is going to make a decision about continuing to fund
sports programs in the schools. Imagine that your school board and PTA are deciding whether or not to give all
funding (money) to any/all sports programs. The principal has asked students for input before making this
decision that will affect all sports teams in the future of the school.
Your thoughts/opinions: