Please bring student essays written to the 2018 released STAAR prompt:
English I - Expository Prompt
Read the information in the box below.
In a 2005 marketing research study, teens cited writing as one
of their main creative outlets. They also said their “ideal” activity
is reading a book, followed by exercising and shopping. Although
the teens surveyed said that reading is an “ideal” activity, they
admitted that they’re actually much more likely to spend their free
time surfing the Internet, watching TV, and listening to music.
Think carefully about the impact technology has on teenagers’ lives.
Write an essay explaining why new technology is so important to teenagers.