In this speech writing assignment, you will research a problem, devise a solution, and persuade people to join your cause. your purpose is to persuade your class and community to change their actions and beliefs about the problem you’ve identified. you will choose one of the following topics to write about:

vending machines in the school cafeteria
required school uniforms
the use of technology in school, such as e-readers, phone apps, mp3 players.
free extracurricular school activities, such as running clubs, game clubs, etc.
after you have chosen your topic, choose a clear position either in support of or against your topic.

write a 500-word speech in support of your position on your chosen topic. make sure that you are using at least one of the persuasive techniques (logos, pathos, ethos). remember that your position should be based on facts, not opinions. if possible, deliver your speech to your classroom, teacher, or parents to practice the public speaking strategies outlined above.

Match the words with the definitions defintions- the document that outlines the rights, rules, regulations, and procedures for georgia’s citizens and government a list of rights and freedoms found in both the georgia and united states constitutions duties that all citizens have; some are mandatory, like paying taxes and serving on juries; others are voluntary, such as voting the constitutional principle that limits the powers vested in one person or branch of government. government protected rights found in the u.s. bill of rights and the georgia bill of rights words- 1. bill of rights 2. constitution 3. responsibilities of citizens 4. rights of citizens 5. separation of power

Background information: this is an article by will irvin, a correspondent for the new york tribune. irvin wrote this piece in april 1915, while reporting from the western front. at the time that irvin wrote this piece, the united states had declared neutrality in the war. boulogne, april 25. – the gaseous vapor which the germans used against the french divisions near ypres last thursday, contrary to the rules of the hague convention, introduces a new element into warfare. the attack of last thursday evening was preceded by the rising of a cloud of vapor, greenish gray and iridescent. that vapor settled to the ground like a swamp mist and drifted toward the french trenches on a brisk wind. its effect on the french was a violent nausea and faintness, followed by an utter collapse. it is believed that the germans, who charged in behind the vapor, met no resistance at all, the french at their front being virtually paralyzed. the effect of the noxious trench gas seems to be slow in wearing away. the men come out of their nausea in a state of utter collapse. some of the rescued have already died from the after effects. how many of the men left unconscious in the trenches when the french broke died from the fumes it is impossible to say, since those trenches were at once occupied by the germans. –will irvin, 1915 what were the effects of the poison gas, according to the reporter? a.) the french were victorious over the germans. b.) soldiers suffered from nausea and began to pass out, while some even died. c.) there were few effects, and the battle continued. d.) the gas was yellow and caused the men’s skin to blister.

The delegates of the second continental congress who were ready to declare independence were from which area? a. new england b. the southern colonies c. quebec d. the middle colonies