with each new school year, things change. Write about something that you hope changes
this school year and why. Write about something that you hope does not change and why
Answers
Explanation:
Welcome back to another year of Current Events Conversation, in which, each week, we honor our favorite student comments posted to our writing prompts.
If you’re new here, here’s how it works: Every school day we publish writing prompts that invite teenagers to react to the news by sharing their opinions and personal experiences. Then, on Thursday afternoons, we select several prompts from the last week and highlight the best student comments on them in this roundup.
How can you get your comment featured? It’s easy. Just post a response to any of our writing prompts — that is, our Student Opinion questions or Picture Prompts. We’re not looking for perfectly polished essays; instead we want to hear your honest thoughts told in your unique voice.
Here are a few tips:
Share personal stories related to the prompt that include relevant and compelling details.
State an opinion that’s supported by strong evidence or reason, either from the article you read or your own experiences.
Offer a unique take or perspective on the topic that you don’t see others talking about.
Start a conversation with other students by hitting the “reply” or “recommend” buttons. Ask questions, share connections or add onto what they said.
Follow The Times commenting standards and be thoughtful about how your comment might be read by others.
Usually we round up comments on a few different prompts from throughout the week, but, today, we’re highlighting responses to just one