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#3- Writing Prompt: Lean on Me Unit 1
Writing Situation:
After a horrible storm at sea, you find yourself stranded on a desert island with one other person. To get through this
hardship, it is important to lean on each other. You must rely on one another to survive and find a way to remedy your
current situation. Think about these quotes:
The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning. ~Ivy Baker Priest
Lean upon me. I'll lean upon you. We'll be ok. ~Dave Matthews Band
Lean on me when you're not strong and I'll be your friend. I'll help you carry on, for it won't be long 'til I'm gonna
need s need somebody to lean on.~ Bill Withers
Directions for Writing:
In an essay, which includes an introduction, body, and conclusion explain, and SUPPORT WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE
WORLD (a movie example, a TV show, a song, a situation you have been in, a story about a family member, the news,
history), answer the following prompt:
If you were stranded on a desert island with one person, what IB leaner profile trait would you most want that
person to have? Why?
Hint Helper:
rely: to put trust in someone or something
remedy: to fix or to set right
hardship: difficult time
Writing Process Steps: 1) pre-writing 2) drafting 3) revising the ideas 4) editing/proofreading 5) publishing
Use the space below for your pre-writing. This may be notes, an outline, brainstorming, webbing, etc.
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