7th Grade English Language Arts Extended Constructed Response #4
Read the selections “Mars Can Wait. Oceans Can’t.” and “from Packing for Mars.” Based on the information in the selections, write a response to the following:
Explain whether Mars or the oceans should be studied more and why.
Write a well-organized argumentative correspondence to your local congressman, Keith Self or Pat Fallon, that uses specific evidence from both selections to support your position.
Remember to –
clearly state your claim
organize your writing
develop your ideas in detail
use evidence from the selections in your response
use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
