Six years of MCAS Long Composition prompts:

The Past 6 MCAS Long Composition Prompts

2011: There are often times in life when people feel proud of themselves. For example, this feeling of pride could result from achieving a goal after working hard or from standing up for something you believe in. Think of a time when you were proud of yourself.

In a well-developed composition, describe a time when you were proud of yourself and explain why you felt proud.

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2010: Imagine you had the opportunity to live anywhere in the world for a year. Where would you live? Why would you choose this place to live? What would you hope to learn there? Think of where in the world you would choose to live for a year.

In a well-developed composition, explain the reasons you would choose this place to live and what you would hope to learn there.

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2009: Think about what a perfect day would be for you. What would you do? Where would you be? Who would be with you?

In a well-developed composition, describe your perfect day and explain why it would be perfect for you.

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2008: Many people develop skills outside of school. For example, some people may
draw or paint, others may work on cars, and still others may create Web pages.

Think of a skill that you would like to learn or that you have learned outside of
school. In a well-developed composition, describe the skill and explain why it
is interesting and important to you.

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2007: Heroes have special qualities that people admire. Heroes give us examples of the courage and strength it takes to face difficult situations and challenges in life.

Think of someone who is your personal hero. In a well-developed composition, describe this person and explain two qualities you most admire about him or her.

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2006: After-school activities give students an opportunity to do something they enjoy outside the classroom. Some students play sports, while others might enjoy acting or other activities.

Your school wants to add some new after-school activities and is taking suggestions from students. In a well-developed composition, suggest a new after-school activity and explain why students might enjoy it.