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What type of essay do I write? Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use speci c reasons and examples to support your response. Explain the problems, both personal and societal, that result from obesity. Describe your favorite place. What does it look like? Smell like? Feel like? Sound like? Compare and contrast public schooling and homeschooling. People often say “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Describe a time when you misjudged someone based on his or her appearance or when someone misjudged you.

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Page 1: What type of essay do I write? Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree.

What type of essay do I write?Many people believe that television violence has a negative

effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

Explain the problems, both personal and societal, that result from obesity.

Describe your favorite place. What does it look like? Smell like? Feel like? Sound like?

Compare and contrast public schooling and homeschooling.

People often say “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Describe a time when you misjudged someone based on his or her appearance or when someone misjudged you.

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Prompt:Many parents give children a weekly or

monthly allowance regardless of their behavior because they believe an allowance teaches children to be financially responsible. Other parents only give children an allowance as a reward for completing chores or when they have behaved properly. Explain what you think parents should do and why?

What kind of essay would you write for this prompt?

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Dissecting a prompt…Many parents give

children a weekly or monthly allowance regardless of their behavior because they believe an allowance teaches children to be financially responsible. Other parents only give children an allowance as a reward for completing chores or when they have behaved properly. Explain what you think parents should do and why?

This explains one side of the argument: Parents should give children an allowance every week no matter what.

This explains the other side of the argument: Allowance should be earned and given as a reward.

This is the assignment.

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Quick How-To: Persuasive1. Pick a side.2. Brainstorm arguments to support your opinion, and then pick

the two best.3. Decide how you will prove your arguments and write down

your ideas. Use specific examples, statistics, or your experience.4. Think of what the “other side” would say—what are their best

arguments?5. Write a brief outline to organize your thoughts:Persuasive Essay Outline Options: I. Introduction I. Introduction II. Concession II. Argument 1 III. Argument 1 III. Argument 2 IV. Argument 2 IV. ConcessionV. Conclusion V. Conclusion Now you’re ready to write your own persuasive essay!

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1. Pick a sideOption 1: Parents should give children an

allowance no matter what.

Option 2: Parents should give children an allowance only as a reward.

Option 3: Parents should NOT give children an allowance

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2. Brainstorm argumentsTeaches children to save and budget.

Helps children learn to work for their money.Enforces good behavior and work habits.

Children should not expect monetary rewards for good behavior.

Allowance spoils children

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3. Prove argumentsHelps children learn to work for their money.

Adults have to work for their money, so children should, too.

Prepares children for the real world, where there are no freebies!

Enforces good behavior and work habits.Helps children see the consequences (good and

bad) of their actions.Teaches them how to be a functioning part of

society.

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3. Prove argumentsChildren should not expect monetary rewards for

good behavior.In the real world, good behavior is not rewarded,

it is expected.Children are motivated by money instead of the

desire to behave and be helpful.

Allowance spoils childrenTeaches children that they are entitled to money.Doesn’t allow for surprises.

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4. “Other side”Some people think that…

parents should give children an allowance no matter what.They believe that it helps children learn how to

save and budget money.They also believe that children should have

their own money to spend.

Prove it wrong: Giving children an allowance no matter what does not teach children that they have to earn rewards.

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5. OutlineI. Introduction

Thesis statement (the side you picked): Parents should give children an allowance only as a reward.

II. Concession

Some people think that… parents should give children an allowance no matter what.

They believe that it helps children learn how to save and budget money. They also believe that children should have their own money to spend.

Prove it wrong: Giving children an allowance no matter what does not teach children that they have to earn rewards.

III. Argument #1 Helps children learn to work for their money.

Adults have to work for their money, so children should, too. Prepares children for the real world, where there are no freebies!

IV. Argument #2 Enforces good behavior and work habits.

Helps children see the consequences (good and bad) of their actions. Teaches them how to be a functioning part of society.

V. Conclusion

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Debate!

Prompt: Most states allow people to get a driver’s license at the age of 16. Some people feel that 16 is much too young for the responsibility that comes with driving a car and that teenagers should not be allowed to drive until the age of 18. In your opinion, at what age should people be allowed to drive, and why?

1. Pick your side2. Brainstorm 2 arguments3. Support your arguments with at least 2 facts,

ideas, etc.

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Debate #2Many people believe that television violence

has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

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Debate #3Today, there are more and more reality shows

on television. Do these shows make good television? Why or why not? Explain your answer using specific reasons and examples.

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Debate #4Today’s top professional athletes often have

salaries and bonuses in the tens of millions of dollars. Do you think these athletes deserve such high compensation? Why or why not? Explain your position and use specific reasons and examples.

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Choices:1. Carpooling, recycling, and planting trees are all

activities that are good for the environment. Write an essay convincing readers to actively participate in one of these activities.

2. Many parents do not allow their children to play with toy guns. In your opinion, is this a wise decision? Explain what you think parents should do about toy guns and why.

3. For centuries, people have wondered about the possibility of life on other planets in the universe. Do you believe extraterrestrial life exists? Write an essay persuading others to share your point of view.

4. Some states have now made it illegal to drive while talking on a hand-held cellular phone. Do you think this is a good law that should be passed in other states as well? Why or why not? Explain your answer.