1. 3.5 Persuasive Essay

2. To persuade…
To convince someone to agree with you; to cause to believe; using reasons to change someone’s mind

3. How to pick a topic?
“Pick a subject that means something to you, emotionally as well as intellectually…you’re most effective when your heart is in it”
-John Trimble Writing with Style
If you don’t care about your topic, why should your reader?
How are they going to be convinced if you aren’t?

4. Topics… Class change time Snakes as pets Later school day start time
Professional athletes make too much money
Better funding for sports
Cell phones/MP3’s as learning tools
Anonymous online social networks
Movie tickets too costly
Gay marriage
Gun control
Homeschooling
TV ratings system
Raising the dropout age to 18
Cosmetic testing on animals
Presidential race
Bullying prevention
Raise minimum wage
Video Game systems
Racism through language use
More school spirit
Is it okay for athletes to kneel during the National Anthem?
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