"The wave" is a common sporting event
tradition. Its origin may date back to 1866
when one fan stood up to stretch, then the
person next to him did the same, and so on.
The humorous effect was recreated at future
sporting events and has become a tradition
today.
Think about traditions you are familiar with or that you
enjoy participating in.
Write an essay explaining the importance of traditions to
those who celebrate them.
Analyze your prompt by identifying the purpose and
topic.
Purpose: Why are you writing?
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Topic: What will you write about?
Audience: Who will read your writing?
Format: What product will you write?