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Performance Task
WRITE ABOUT READING
Response Think about what Miata and Rudy say in their
speeches. If you were a member of the fifth-grade class in
“Off and Running,” which candidate would you vote for?
Why? Write a paragraph in which you compare and
contrast the two characters and state your choice for class
president. Include an explanation of why you would vote
for this student. Support your reasons with details and
quotations from the story.
Writing Tip
State your opinion at the beginning of your
response. Organize your reasons by
presenting the strongest ones first. Support
each with details and evidence from the
story. Remember to end your paragraph
with a strong concluding statement.
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