Learning Packet 8th Grade Spring Break 2013

English Language Arts – 8 th GradeFacebook Part I1. For this section you will write a paper in response to a writing prompt. First, read the promptin the box below. Then use separate paper for your prewriting activity (such as brainstorming,listing, freewriting, clustering, mapping, or drawing). After you finish your prewriting activity,write your first draft on a separate sheet of paper. Look back at your prewriting activity for ideas.Write your final paper in the space provided below.1. 2. 3.President Barack Obama Vice-President Joseph Biden Sally Ride4. 5. 6.Jackie RobinsonJustice Sonia SotomayorLangston HughesLook at each picture. These persons have made significant contributions to our nation. In life,persons need strong character traits to face challenges in getting to their position or in theirposition. Choose one of the persons above and write a paper to a classmate that explains thechallenges and character traits of your selected person.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1