Student will use Kate Sheppard’s story to write about the ways they have make peace with someone who holds conflicting beliefs. Article and Writing PromptRead the article: “Why My Dad’s Going Green” by Kate Sheppard. Writing GuidelinesThe writing guidelines below are intended to be just that—a guide. Evaluation RubricSample EssaysThe essays below were selected as winners for the Fall 2011 Student Writing Competition. Response from author Kate Sheppard to student essay winners that commends them for courageously drew from familial and friend relationships that have been made difficult by competing value systems or priorities.