The Power of the Pen: Unleashing Your Potential Through Writing
Can you imagine how powerful your pencil or keyboard can be? Let's take a journey to understand the true power of writing. Once upon a time, a sixth-grader named Alex wrote a compelling essay about needing more books in their school library. The essay was so persuasive that the school board increased the library's funding. Like Alex, historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. used the power of writing to share their ideas and inspire change. His "I Have a Dream" speech is still remembered and cherished today. But writing isn't just for serious stuff. It's also a way to let your imagination run wild! J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, created an entire magical world with just her words. So, pick up that pen or start typing. Express your thoughts, share your dreams, and watch the magic happen!
Question 1
What did Alex write an essay about?
Needing more sports equipment
Needing more books in the school library
Needing more teachers
Needing a longer lunch break
Needing more homework
Question 2
What was the response to Alex's essay?
The school board decreased funding
The school board increased the library's funding
Nothing happened
The school board decreased the library's funding
The school board started a book club
Question 3
Who used the power of writing to inspire change?
Alex
J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter
Martin Luther King Jr.
Nelson Mandela
Question 4
What can writing be used for apart from serious stuff?
To run in a marathon
To create an entire magical world
To cook a meal
To play a game
To fix a bike
Question 5
Who created an entire magical world with just her words?
Alex
Martin Luther King Jr.
Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling
Nelson Mandela
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Assign the ReadTheory pretest to determine students' reading levels.
