Online Test Below is the writing prompt from the spring 2000 exit level TAAS test. Students were instructed to respond using the two lined pages provided to them.
Some people think that schools place too much importance on sports programs.
Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail. Copyright 2000, Texas Education Agency. All rights reserved. Reproduction of all or portions of this work is prohibited without express written permission from the Texas Education Agency.