An Invitation to

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An Invitation to Steven Speilberg
A 5th grade writing prompt discovered
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The Prompt...
Would Steven Spielberg be a good speaker for a
school assembly?  Write a letter convincing your
principal that Steven Spielberg would or would
not be a good speaker for an assembly at your
school.  Use information from the passage to
support your argument.
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Background knowledge
Steven Spielberg - A Biographical Sketch Steven
was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1946.  He began
making his own movies as a child.  His first
movies were simple ones.  Once he had his mother
boil a cherry dessert in a pressure cooker until
it exploded because Steven wanted to film the
mess it made when the walls and floor were
covered with sticky red goo. To make one of his
most exciting early movies, Steven carefully set
up two electric trains so that they would run
into each other.  Then he got his father's camera
and filmed the train wreck.  He was only twelve
years old, but he knew what audiences would
like. When Steven got his first movie camera he
joined a Boy Scout photography program.  The
movie he made for the scouts was only three
minutes long, but it told a complete story.  One
of his friends dressed up in a cowboy outfit
and robbed a stagecoach.  The picture ended
with the outlaw counting his stolen money.
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The movie won Steven his first filmmaking award
- a Boy Scout merit badge.  It also
helped him become, at the age of 13, one of the
youngest Eagle Scouts ever. After he
moved to California, Steven got to see the inside
of a Hollywood film studio for the first
time.  During one summer vacation, he joined a
group on a guided tour of Universal Studios.  He
waited for a chance to hide, and then let the bus
go on without him, so that he could wander around
on his own. Soon Steven had made friends with
the workers.  Each day, he dressed up in a suit
and tie and carried a briefcase under his
arm.  Looking like an important studio worker, he
walked right past the guard. Once inside, he
watched the filming of movies and television
shows.  He even found an empty desk he could use
for an office and managed to get the telephone
operator to list his name with the switchboard so
that he could receive phone calls.  Finally, the
summer was over.  But before he left, Steven told
his new friends, "I want to write and direct
motion pictures. Today, Spielberg is one of
Hollywood's most famous directors.  He has a
long list of film accomplishments such as
Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Jurassic Park,
and Twister.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Lets go back and reread the prompt.
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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The Prompt...
Would Steven Spielberg be a good speaker for a
school assembly?  Write a letter convincing your
principal that Steven Spielberg would or would
not be a good speaker for an assembly at your
school.  Use information from the passage to
support your argument.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
What are you being asked to do?
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic,
task, and audience. -Think about what you want
to write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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What are you being asked to do?

• You must write a letter to the principal.
• The letter must persuade the principal to have or
  not have Steven Spielberg give an assembly
  to the school.
• Use information from the text to support your
  argument.

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Now lets start THINKING about writing
What is your topic?
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Steven Spielberg should give a presentation
to your school.
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
Steven Spielberg should not give a
presentation to your school.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
What is your task?
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Write a letter to the principal persuading
him/her that Steven would or would not make a
good presenter
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Who is your audience? Who is reading your writing?
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
The principle.
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
Think about how you would write or talk to the
principal. Keep in mind you relate to the
principal differently than you would a friend.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Now lets start THINKING about writing
How about a graphic organizer?
Plan Before you write -Read the prompt
carefully so you understand exactly what you
are being asked to do. -Consider topic, task,
and audience. -Think about what you want to
write. -Use scratch paper to organize your
thoughts. Use strategies like mapping or
outlining.
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Position Statement

Look familiar?
Reasons
Facts
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Lets Start with our position Statement
Do you think Steven Spielberg would make a good
speaker at an assembly?
Your answer to this question will become your
position statement. It must take an
unquestionable stand.
Now fill in the Position Statement in your
graphic organizer.
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Position Statement
Steven Spielberg would be a good speaker for our
schools assembly.
Reasons
The position statement takes a definite stand.
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Position Statement
Steven Spielberg would be a good speaker for our
schools assembly.
Lets look back at what we know about Mr.
Spielberg
Reasons
Now we need 3 reasons to support our position
statement. Remember each reason will become a
paragraph.
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Background knowledge
Steven Spielberg - A Biographical Sketch Steven
was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1946.  He began
making his own movies as a child.  His first
movies were simple ones.  Once he had his mother
boil a cherry dessert in a pressure cooker until
it exploded because Steven wanted to film the
mess it made when the walls and floor were
covered with sticky red goo. To make one of his
most exciting early movies, Steven carefully set
up two electric trains so that they would run
into each other.  Then he got his father's camera
and filmed the train wreck.  He was only twelve
years old, but he knew what audiences would
like. When Steven got his first movie camera he
joined a Boy Scout photography program.  The
movie he made for the scouts was only three
minutes long, but it told a complete story.  One
of his friends dressed up in a cowboy outfit
and robbed a stagecoach.  The picture ended
with the outlaw counting his stolen money.
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The movie won Steven his first filmmaking award
- a Boy Scout merit badge.  It also
helped him become, at the age of 13, one of the
youngest Eagle Scouts ever. After he
moved to California, Steven got to see the inside
of a Hollywood film studio for the first
time.  During one summer vacation, he joined a
group on a guided tour of Universal Studios.  He
waited for a chance to hide, and then let the bus
go on without him, so that he could wander around
on his own. Soon Steven had made friends with
the workers.  Each day, he dressed up in a suit
and tie and carried a briefcase under his
arm.  Looking like an important studio worker, he
walked right past the guard. Once inside, he
watched the filming of movies and television
shows.  He even found an empty desk he could use
for an office and managed to get the telephone
operator to list his name with the switchboard so
that he could receive phone calls.  Finally, the
summer was over.  But before he left, Steven told
his new friends, "I want to write and direct
motion pictures. Today, Spielberg is one of
Hollywood's most famous directors.  He has a
long list of film accomplishments such as
Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Jurassic Park,
and Twister.
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Position Statement
Steven Spielberg would be a good speaker for our
schools assembly.
Remember we need facts to support our three
reasons.
Reasons
Goal oriented from a young.
This reason is general enough to become a
paragraph and supports the position statement.
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Reasons
Goal oriented from a young.
The facts support the reason. They can be used
in a paragraph to defend the reason. Keep going.
Facts
Interested in film as a child
Toy train and cherry dessert movies
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Reasons
Each fact supports the reason it is under. The
reason will be the main idea of each paragraph,
and the facts will become supporting details.
Goal oriented from a young.
Persevering and creative to accomplish his goals.
Relates to many people. Well known and liked.
Facts
Snuck off a Hollywood tour to see studio
Interested in film as a child
Many famous movies
Toy train and cherry dessert movies
One of Hollywoods most famous directors
Set up office in studio
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Time to Start Writing
Remember what and why you are writing. Do not
wander from your position statement
Write As you write -Maintain a clear and
consistent focus. -Include specific details
use examples and reasons to support
your ideas. -Use a variety of well
constructed, complete sentences. -Use a
logical organization with an obvious
introduction, body and conclusion.
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Time to Start Writing
This is why we gathered facts in our graphic
organizer
Write As you write -Maintain a clear and
consistent focus. -Include specific details
use examples and reasons to
support your ideas. -Use a
variety of well constructed, complete sentences.
-Use a logical organization with an obvious
introduction, body and conclusion.
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Time to Start Writing
Remember English class!!
Write As you write -Maintain a clear and
consistent focus. -Include specific details
use examples and reasons to support
your ideas. -Use a variety of well
constructed, complete sentences. -Use a
logical organization with an obvious
introduction, body and conclusion.
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Time to Start Writing
Use your graphic organizer to help you be
organized.
Write As you write -Maintain a clear and
consistent focus. -Include specific details
use examples and reasons to support
your ideas. -Use a variety of well
constructed, complete sentences. -Use a
logical organization with an obvious
introduction, body and conclusion.
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Type away... This is My Access after all.
Use your graphic organizer to help you
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Position Statement
Steven Spielberg would be a good speaker for our
schools assembly.
Reasons
Persevering and creative to accomplish his goals.
Relates to many people. Well known and liked.
Goal oriented from a young age.
Use your position statement In your introductory
paragraph. It will set the tone of your letter.
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Reasons
Persevering and creative to accomplish his goals.
Relates to many people. Well known and liked.
Goal oriented from a young age.
Facts
Snuck off a Hollywood tour to see studio
Interested in film as a child
Many famous movies
Toy train and cherry dessert movies
One of Hollywoods most famous directors
Set up office in studio
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Reasons
Persevering and creative to accomplish his goals.
Relates to many people. Well known and liked.
Goal oriented from a young age.
Facts
Snuck off a Hollywood tour to see studio
Interested in film as a child
Many famous movies
Each reason should become a paragraph in the
body, Supported by the facts.
Toy train and cherry dessert movies
One of Hollywoods most famous directors
Set up office in studio
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Dear Principal, Steven Spielberg would be a
great speaker for our schools assembly. There
are many reasons why Mr. Spielberg would be a
good presenter. The first reason is that Steven
Spielberg is a well know director and many kids
are interested in him and his work. Another
reason why you should invite Steven to speak is
that he has always been focused on his goals, and
has strived to achieve them. A third reason is
that he is an extremely creative person who
perseveres to get what he wants. These are all
great qualities that the students in your school
want, should and need to hear about. The best
decision you could make would be to have Steven
Spielberg come and speak to our school.
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Steven Spielberg has always known what he wanted
to do. Even as a young child he showed an
interest in filmmaking. He would make short
movies at home using household items. These
showed Stevens keen eye of knowing what people
wanted to see, including train crashed and a
kitchen being splattered with red goo. How
wonderful must it have been to be a child who
knew exactly what he wanted, as well as what
others wanted to see. This is a great life lesson
for all children. Mr. Spielberg knows how to make
things interesting while still going after his
goal, a great life skill. As Steven grew older,
he was persevering and creative as he continued
to work towards his goal of becoming a filmmaker.
His actions show how important it is for a person
to work towards their personal goals. Steven was
resourceful in his methods to reach his goal.
He even snuck off a Hollywood bus tour to get a
closer look at a real life studio.
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It was love at first sight for Steven. He
continued to sneak into the studio everyday that
summer, going as far as to set up an office for
himself with a listed phone number. These
actions, though questionable, show how
persevering Mr. Spielberg is. One can learn how
important it is to follow your heart and strive
towards your goals. This is a very important life
lesson that everyone should learn from. A great
assembly will inspire students and encourage them
to reach their fullest potential, becoming the
best person they can become. Steven Spielberg
would be a great speaker to accomplish this goal.
Mr. Spielberg is one of the most well know
directors, and he knows how to relate to people.
Some of the many titles to his name are E.T.,
Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones trilogy.
People find his movies interesting and exciting.
There are elements in each movie that both boys
and girls relate to. A great speaker knows how
to relate to his/her audience and keeps them
interested at all costs.
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Steven Spielberg possesses many of the fantastic
traits that make for a wonderful assembly
speaker. As a principal you are looking for
someone who the students find interesting and
you find inspiring, Steven Spielberg is just
that person. By now you realize how wonderful
an assembly would be with Steven Spielberg. He is
focused on reaching his goals, persevering and
creative to get what he wants, he is well known,
and has a great ability to relate to other
people. All of these talents and capabilities
make Mr. Spielberg a great person and director
would make him a great speaker for your school.
After being given many things to think about, you
will make the right decision and have Mr.
Spielberg come speak to our school. Steven
Spielberg is a great choice for our schools
speaker, and that is the decision you must make.
Sincerely, Miss Lang
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After writng do not forget
to proofread

• Proofread
• After you write
• Did you support your ideas with specific
  details?
• Do the point of view and tone of the essay
  remain consistent?
• Check for capitalization, spelling, sentence
  structure, punctuation, and usage errors.

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After writng do not forget
to proofread

• Proofread
• After you write
• Did you support your ideas with specific
  details?
• Do the point of view and tone of the essay
  remain consistent?
• Check for capitalization, spelling, sentence
  structure, punctuation, and usage errors.

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After writng do not forget
to proofread

• Proofread
• After you write
• Did you support your ideas with specific
  details?
• Do the point of view and tone of the essay
  remain consistent?
• Check for capitalization, spelling, sentence
  structure, punctuation, and usage errors.

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After writng do not forget
to proofread

• Proofread
• After you write
• Did you support your ideas with specific
  details?
• Do the point of view and tone of the essay
  remain consistent?
• Check for capitalization, spelling, sentence
  structure, punctuation, and usage errors.

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Lets take a closer look....
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The first paragraph is indented.
Dear Principal, Steven Spielberg would be a
great speaker for our schools assembly. There
are many reasons why Mr. Spielberg would be a
good presenter. The first reason is that Steven
Spielberg is a well know director and many kids
are interested in him and his work. Another
reason why you should invite Steven to speak is
that he has always been focused on his goals, and
has strived to achieve them. A third reason is
that he is an extremely creative person who
perseveres to get what he wants. These are all
great qualities that the students in your school
want, should and need to hear about. The best
decision you could make would be to have Steven
Spielberg come and speak to our school.
This is a letter. It starts with a greeting to
the principal. The prompt was to write a letter.
This paragraph takes a stand and sets the tone
for the letter. There is no question how the
write feels about Mr. Spielberg coming to the
school to speak.
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Dear Principal, Steven Spielberg would be a
great speaker for our schools assembly. There
are many reasons why Mr. Spielberg would be a
good presenter. The first reason is that Steven
Spielberg is a well know director and many kids
are interested in him and his work. Another
reason why you should invite Steven to speak is
that he has always been focused on his goals, and
has strived to achieve them. A third reason is
that he is an extremely creative person who
perseveres to get what he wants. These are all
great qualities that the students in your school
want, should and need to hear about. The best
decision you could make would be to have Steven
Spielberg come and speak to our school.
There is the position statement. It is the first
sentence in the letter.
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Dear Principal, Steven Spielberg would be a
great speaker for our schools assembly. There
are many reasons why Mr. Spielberg would be a
good presenter. The first reason is that Steven
Spielberg is a well know director and many kids
are interested in him and his work. Another
reason why you should invite Steven to speak is
that he has always been focused on his goals, and
has strived to achieve them. A third reason is
that he is an extremely creative person who
perseveres to get what he wants. These are all
great qualities that the students in your school
want, should and need to hear about. The best
decision you could make would be to have Steven
Spielberg come and speak to our school.
There is the position statement. It is the first
sentence in the letter.
The position statement is restated as the last
sentence in the introductory paragraph.
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Dear Principal, Steven Spielberg would be a
great speaker for our schools assembly. There
are many reasons why Mr. Spielberg would be a
good presenter. The first reason is that Steven
Spielberg is a well know director and many kids
are interested in him and his work. Another
reason why you should invite Steven to speak is
that he has always been focused on his goals, and
has strived to achieve them. A third reason is
that he is an extremely creative person who
perseveres to get what he wants. These are all
great qualities that the students in your school
want, should and need to hear about. The best
decision you could make would be to have Steven
Spielberg come and speak to our school.
The three reasons from the graphic organizer are
briefly listed in the introduction. This makes
it clear to the reader where the letter is
going. It stays focused and on task.
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Here is our first reason again. This time it is
the topic sentence of the paragraph.
Steven Spielberg has always known what he wanted
to do. Even as a young child he showed an
interest in filmmaking. He would make short
movies at home using household items. These
showed Stevens keen eye of knowing what people
wanted to see, including train crashed and a
kitchen being splattered with red goo. How
wonderful must it have been to be a child who
knew exactly what he wanted, as well as what
others wanted to see. This is a great life lesson
for all children. Mr. Spielberg knows how to make
things interesting while still going after his
goal, a great life skill.
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There are the facts from the graphic organizer
and the biographical sketch.
Steven Spielberg has always known what he wanted
to do. Even as a young child he showed an
interest in filmmaking. He would make short
movies at home using household items. These
showed Stevens keen eye of knowing what people
wanted to see, including train crashed and a
kitchen being splattered with red goo. How
wonderful must it have been to be a child who
knew exactly what he wanted, as well as what
others wanted to see. This is a great life lesson
for all children. Mr. Spielberg knows how to make
things interesting while still going after his
goal, a great life skill.
The closing appeals to concerns a principal has
for his/her students. The writer is mindful of
the audience.
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As Steven grew older, he was persevering and
creative as he continued to work towards his
goal of becoming a filmmaker. His actions show
how important it is for a person to work towards
their personal goals. Steven was resourceful in
his methods to reach his goal. He even snuck off
a Hollywood bus tour to get a closer look at a
real life studio. It was love at first sight for
Steven. He continued to sneak into the studio
everyday that summer, going as far as to set up
an office for himself with a listed phone number.
These actions, though questionable, show how
persevering Mr. Spielberg is. One can learn how
important it is to follow your heart and strive
towards your goals. This is a very important life
lesson that everyone should learn from. A great
assembly will inspire students and encourage them
to reach their fullest potential, becoming the
best person they can become. Steven Spielberg
would be a great speaker to accomplish this
goal.
Reason number two.
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As Steven grew older, he was persevering and
creative as he continued to work towards his
goal of becoming a filmmaker. His actions show
how important it is for a person to work towards
their personal goals. Steven was resourceful in
his methods to reach his goal. He even snuck off
a Hollywood bus tour to get a closer look at a
real life studio. It was love at first sight for
Steven. He continued to sneak into the studio
everyday that summer, going as far as to set up
an office for himself with a listed phone number.
These actions, though questionable, show how
persevering Mr. Spielberg is. One can learn how
important it is to follow your heart and strive
towards your goals. This is a very important life
lesson that everyone should learn from. A great
assembly will inspire students and encourage them
to reach their fullest potential, becoming the
best person they can become. Steven Spielberg
would be a great speaker to accomplish this
goal.
There are the facts from the graphic organizer.
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As Steven grew older, he was persevering and
creative as he continued to work towards his
goal of becoming a filmmaker. His actions show
how important it is for a person to work towards
their personal goals. Steven was resourceful in
his methods to reach his goal. He even snuck off
a Hollywood bus tour to get a closer look at a
real life studio. It was love at first sight for
Steven. He continued to sneak into the studio
everyday that summer, going as far as to set up
an office for himself with a listed phone number.
These actions, though questionable, show how
persevering Mr. Spielberg is. One can learn how
important it is to follow your heart and strive
towards your goals. This is a very important life
lesson that everyone should learn from. A great
assembly will inspire students and encourage them
to reach their fullest potential, becoming the
best person they can become. Steven Spielberg
would be a great speaker to accomplish this
goal.
The writer is again thinking of the audience And
restating the position statement. This will Keep
is fresh in the readers mind.
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Last but not least, the third reason.
Mr. Spielberg is one of the most well know
directors, and he knows how to relate to people.
Some of the many titles to his name are E.T.,
Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones trilogy.
People find his movies interesting and exciting.
There are elements in each movie that both boys
and girls relate to. A great speaker knows how to
relate to his/her audience and keeps them
interested at all costs. Steven Spielberg
possesses many of the fantastic traits that make
for a wonderful assembly speaker. As a principal
you are looking for someone who the students find
interesting and you find inspiring, Steven
Spielberg is just that person.
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There are the supporting facts.
Mr. Spielberg is one of the most well know
directors, and he knows how to relate to people.
Some of the many titles to his name are E.T.,
Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones trilogy.
People find his movies interesting and exciting.
There are elements in each movie that both boys
and girls relate to. A great speaker knows how to
relate to his/her audience and keeps them
interested at all costs. Steven Spielberg
possesses many of the fantastic traits that make
for a wonderful assembly speaker. As a principal
you are looking for someone who the students find
interesting and you find inspiring, Steven
Spielberg is just that person.
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Mr. Spielberg is one of the most well know
directors, and he knows how to relate to people.
Some of the many titles to his name are E.T.,
Jurassic Park, and the Indiana Jones trilogy.
People find his movies interesting and exciting.
There are elements in each movie that both boys
and girls relate to. A great speaker knows how to
relate to his/her audience and keeps them
interested at all costs. Steven Spielberg
possesses many of the fantastic traits that make
for a wonderful assembly speaker. As a principal
you are looking for someone who the students find
interesting and you find inspiring, Steven
Spielberg is just that person.
The writer is again appealing to the audience,
while staying focused on the task and topic.
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Time to pull it all together
You realize by now how wonderful an assembly
would be with Steven Spielberg. He is focused on
reaching his goals, persevering and creative to
get what he wants, he is well known, and has a
great ability to relate to other people. All of
these talents and capabilities make Mr. Spielberg
a great person and director would make him a
great speaker for your school. After being given
many things to think about, you will make the
right decision and have Mr. Spielberg come speak
to our school. Steven Spielberg is a great choice
for our schools speaker, and that is the
decision you must make. Sincerely,
Miss Lang
Strong conclusion with a closing.
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The position statement is restated both starting
and ending the final paragraph. This keeps the
focus strong and clear, and continues to persuade
the reader in one direction.
By now you realize how wonderful an assembly
would be with Steven Spielberg. He is focused on
reaching his goals, persevering and creative to
get what he wants, he is well known, and has a
great ability to relate to other people. All of
these talents and capabilities make Mr. Spielberg
a great person and director would make him a
great speaker for your school. After being given
many things to think about, you will make the
right decision and have Mr. Spielberg come speak
to our school. Steven Spielberg is a great choice
for our schools speaker, and that is the
decision you must make. Sincerely,
Miss Lang
Very strong concluding sentence to finish prompt.
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Restating the three reasons insures that the
reader remembers the major points the writer
focused on..
By now you realize how wonderful an assembly
would be with Steven Spielberg. He is focused on
reaching his goals, persevering and creative to
get what he wants, he is well known, and has a
great ability to relate to other people. All of
these talents and capabilities make Mr. Spielberg
a great person and director would make him a
great speaker for your school. After being given
many things to think about, you will make the
right decision and have Mr. Spielberg come speak
to our school. Steven Spielberg is a great choice
for our schools speaker, and that is the
decision you must make. Sincerely,
Miss Lang
There are the three reasons again.
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The writer is keeping the audience in mind
throughout the entire letter.
By now you realize how wonderful an assembly
would be with Steven Spielberg. He is focused on
reaching his goals, persevering and creative to
get what he wants, he is well known, and has a
great ability to relate to other people. All of
these talents and capabilities make Mr. Spielberg
a great person and director would make him a
great speaker for your school. After being given
many things to think about, you will make the
right decision and have Mr. Spielberg come speak
to our school. Steven Spielberg is a great choice
for our schools speaker, and that is the
decision you must make. Sincerely,
Miss Lang
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We're done!!!