Please bring student essays written to the following prompt:
Read the following quotation.
Think of all the beauty that’s still left in and
around you and be happy.
—from The Diary of Anne Frank
by Anne Frank
Even in difficult circumstances, some people focus on the positive aspects of life.
Think carefully about this statement.
Write an essay stating your opinion on whether a person can choose to be happy.
Be sure to —
• state your position clearly
• use appropriate organization
• provide specific support for your argument
• choose your words carefully
• edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling
Click the link below for a printable version of the prompt:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/18nshlTYGgAJm34hBkolRf4ifkrHdoxd5tU3hfLM4hmk/edit?usp=sharing