1. Choose a prompt 2. Write a 2-3 paragraph persuasive speech
3. You must use AT LEAST 4 different persuasive techniques in your speech.
4. Highlight the techniques and identify which technique you used by leaving a “comment” (Watch the video for directions on how to do this)

In your essay, be sure to:
clearly state your own perspective on the issue
organize your ideas clearly and logically
use correct grammar

CHOOSE ONE:

Prompt 1

Some 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.

How do you feel about this issue? State your position and write a speech.
Audience: a group of parents

Prompt 2

Nearly all private schools require students to wear uniforms. Should public school students wear uniforms too?

Argue for or against school uniforms for public school students.
Audience: the school board

Prompt 3

As part of the “war on drugs” and in reaction to an increase in school violence, many schools across the nation now conduct targeted searches of student lockers and backpacks. Although the Supreme Court has ruled that public school officials have the right to search students’ persons and property when they have reasonable cause to suspect weapons or drugs, many people feel this is a gross violation of students’ right to privacy. Others feel that since school officials are responsible for the well-being of students while they are in the building, they have the right to search for drugs or weapons at any time.

How do you feel about this issue? State your position and write a speech.
Audience: the school board

Prompt 4

Some colleges have a minimum ACT requirement to be accepted into their institution. Do you feel that standardized testing, such as the ACT, is a fair assessment of a student’s knowledge?

How do you feel about this issue? State your position and write a speech.
Audience: a college enrollment office