Directions: Read each prompt and tell me the main keyword in the sentence. 1. Most people have a place they enjoy going for excitement or relaxation. Before you begin writing, think about the place you enjoy the most. Explain why this one place is your favorite.

2. Some sports can be dangerous and lead to concussions. Inform your reader about how contact sports can be dangerous to children.

3. A fairy tale can ignite your imagination and enjoyment of reading. Think about fairy tales you have heard or read. Write to explain what your favorite fairy tale is and why.

Read the excerpt from the land. of my brothers, i was closest with robert. i suppose, in part, being the same year's children made us close, but there were other things too. we had been together practically since birth, and we always took care of each other. when i got into trouble, robert was there to pull me out of it if he could, or at least to see me through it, and i did the same for him. the passage provides evidence of why paul and robert have physical conflicts. paul and robert avoid social conflicts. paul is the least influenced by robert. paul is motivated to ask robert for .