Opinion Writing and Festival Paragraph Assignment

In this assignment, you will practice expressing your opinion on a topic and writing a descriptive paragraph about a festival. Be sure to use complete sentences, organize your ideas clearly, and check your spelling and grammar.

Theme: Festivals then and now Festivals in the past were often simple and focused on traditions and family gatherings. People celebrated with homemade food, traditional music, and local customs. There were fewer decorations, but the meaning of the festival was very important. Today, festivals are often bigger and more modern. People use technology, social media, and large events to celebrate. Decorations are more colorful, and celebrations can include concerts and shows. While modern festivals are exciting, some people feel that the traditional meaning is not as strong as before. A- Write your opinion about festivals in the past and now.

• Write about a festival and its connection to culture.

Use the prompts below to guide your writing:

• What are the different festivals around the world?

• Describe the main activities people do.

• Do you think people can celebrate other people’s festivals?

Word count: at least 110 words