The theme of this collection is Making a Difference. Each activity focuses on something people can do to make a positive difference in the world. What is one problem you see in the world that you would like to change? Consider issues such as homelessness, bullying, or racial injustice. Write a one-paragraph Quick Write Argument to convince others that they should care about this issue. Make a claim about why the problem needs solving and support it with reasons and evidence from your own background knowledge and experience.

This Quick Write will help you prepare to build the skills needed to write effectively in the Argument genre.