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ACT writing sample prompt:
In some high schools, many teachers and parents have encouraged the school to adopt a dress code that sets guidelines for what students can wear in the school building. Some teachers and parents support a dress code because they think it will improve the learning environment in the school. Other teachers and parents do not support a dress code because they think it restricts the individual student's freedom of expression. In your opinion, should high schools adopt dress codes for students?
In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points of view given, or you may present a different point of view on this question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
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Well I don't think they should have a dress code because, it takes away from the kids. We shouldn't be mindless drones. I thought this is America were you can exspece yourselfs. The government should stay out of it. Next they will be telling us what we should eat and think. I think if they look good they should be able to where what they want to. If they start control how we dress. Next, they will control everything. I for one want to think and dress for myself. If we let them tell us what to do slowly our freedoms will reduced to noting. |
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Point of View/Focus |
Ideas and details presented DO NOT relate to topic |
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Elaboration/Support |
LACKS specific support and details for main ideas |
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Conventions/Clarity of Expression |
The communication of ideas is IMPEDED by errors in punctuation, logic, and/or sentence structure |
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Overall Effectiveness |
DOES NOT fulfill requirements of the assignment |
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Created by HEHS English Dept. 11/10/2005