Analyzing a Persuasive Prompt
Carefully read the following MY Access! prompts. Explain each issue, your position and how you will support it.
Example:
- Adopting a Zoo Animal
Zoos often have programs for families and individuals that allow them to "adopt" one of their animals. The donation collected for adopting an animal is used for its upkeep and care. What kind of zoo animal would you adopt if you were given this opportunity? Why would you choose that animal?
Write a well-developed essay to convince your family to adopt a particular animal at your local zoo. Include facts and details to support your selection.
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I must convince my parents to adopt a monkey. I will use details from articles about pet monkeys. |
2. A Visit to the Rain Forest
Write a letter to a friend persuading him or her to visit a rain forest. Be sure to include information from the passage to make your argument. Write your response to the task described. Your response should show how well you understand what you have read and how well you write about it .
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3. Children Watch Too Much Television
Read the excerpt from a newspaper editorial written by a local parent. The writer suggests that children are watching too much television in their spare time, and parents should agree to limit their children's viewing time. In a multi-paragraph essay, discuss whether you agree or disagree with the position presented in the editorial. Be sure to support your discussion with facts and details from your experiences
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4. Assigned Prompt – Before you begin to write, analyze the prompt and respond to the questions below:
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