Question

In a group discussion, a participant says, “I hate walking. Why walk when you can just get a ride?” Write three to four sentences in which you share your own viewpoint. Be sure to provide evidence and refer to the passage you just read.

Answer 1

Answer: I disagree because I feel that is was one little thing that Miep Gies could do for her friends. She had already made the decision to risk so much, and she couldn’t stop them.

Explanation: Sample response

Answer 2

I believe that if the distance isn’t too long, you should go ahead and walk instead of getting a ride. This is better for the environment because cars release harmful gases such as carbon monoxide into the environment. It’s also better for our health because we’re getting daily exercise done by doing this. (You should include evidence from the text that the prompt is referring to.