Journal #1

WRITING SITUATION

There has been a lot of research in regard to the way girls and boys learn differently, so much that in some areas of the world, entire schools are for a single gender.  Students who attend single-gender classes have elevated test scores and a higher rate of college attendance and success.  Based on these findings, Governor Christie has selected Cliffside Park to be a test district wherein students will attend single gender classes.

WRITING TASK

Write a letter to the editor of the local paper in support of or against the changes in classrooms. Support your position with reasons, examples, facts, and/or other evidence. Convince your readers to take your position seriously.