Persuasive writing is used to co

PERSUASIVE WRITING

Persuasive writing is used to convince an audience to take a specific action.

Our students were given one of the questions below and they had to defend one side. It wasn't always the side they felt was right. Some students found this difficult, but they understood that in order to make an informed decision you must know both sides of the story. Click on yes, no, right, or wrong to find out about these controversies.

Should rainforests be destroyed and cleared for commercial use?	YES	NO
Should Pluto be considered a planet?	YES	NO
Is the Internet safe?	YES	NO
Should the United States spend more money exploring space than they do exploring the ocean?	YES	NO
During the Cold War, the leaders of the United States felt it was important to stay ahead in the arms race? Was it right or wrong?	RIGHT	WRONG
Should the USA have stayed out of the Vietnam Conflict or should they have helped fight with the South Vietnamese?	YES	NO
Was prohibition a good thing for the people of the United States during the early 1920's?	YES	NO

Yutan Elementary School

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Electronic Learning Museum