MCAS 2002, 10th Grade English (ELA), Writing Prompt

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Grade 10 Writing Prompt

In literature as in life, people struggle with principles or beliefs they hold. From a work of literature you have read in or out of school, select a character who struggles with his or her own principles or beliefs. In a well-developed composition, identify that character and explain how that character’s inner struggle is important to the work of literature.


Grade 10 Retest and Make-Up Writing Prompt

In literature as in life, friendship is important. From a work of literature you have read in or out of school, select a friendship between two or more characters. In a well-developed composition, identify a friendship between two or more characters and explain why it is important to the work of literature.


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