This is a short writing assignment that works well for cold writing practice.
Students are given a selection of topics and are asked to write a structured opinion paragraph (introductory sentence w/thesis; body paragraph with topic sentence(s) and supporting evidence/examples; conclusion sentence).
I am in the midst of my seventh year teaching at the high school level.
My subjects include junior and senior English, the Social Sciences and Canadian Law, although I will teach whatever they send my way!