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Choose one of the prompts below, and answer in a response between 450-600 words.

1. You recently watched a documentary that you thought was both entertaining and informative. You think
that it is a model of what a good documentary should be. Write a text which describes the documentary in
general terms, explains specifically how it was both entertaining and informative, and argue why this model
should be followed by other documentaries

2. A gamers’ website has asked readers to send their opinions of new video games. You really enjoyed it, but
you think it might be too niche to reach a wide audience. Write a text on a game which you have recently
played, giving your views about it, stating who might find it most appealing and why, and explaining why
this demographic might lead to sales issues. 

3. Your English B teacher made you read a book over your winter break. Your teacher is now looking for proof
that you read it. Write a review on the book. Summarize the plot, describe the good points and bad points
of the novel, and give your opinion on if this book was appropriate for a Korean high schooler to read.

As you write, do the following:

A. Before writing, create a mental model/outline your response using the structure below

Thesis/Big idea
Hook/Way to interest
the reader
Task 1 Point
Evidence/example for
task 1
Explanation for task 1
Task 2 Point
Evidence/example for
task 2
Explanation for task 2
Task 3 Point
Evidence/example for
task 3
Explanation for task 3
Conclusion/Final
thoughts

B. Pick out 5 words we looked at yesterday that could be included (you do not have to use all of them)
C. While writing, use 8 connective grammar structures from the list below

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