Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Sample Persuasive Prompts

Time: 45 minutes

Sample 1:

Many 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.

 Explain what you think parents should do and why.

Sample 2:

Many junior high and high schools around the country now require students to spend a certain number of hours each term doing volunteer work or community service. Some people believe this is an excellent idea that promotes good citizenship and cultivates compassion. Others feel that forced volunteerism is not volunteerism at all.

Write an essay explaining why students should be required to complete community service or not.  Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

Sample 3:
Someone is thinking of moving to your town. Is your town appealing?

Write a paper to convince them to move to your town or stay away.

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