Monday: 1. Journal entry on page 429 due Friday.
2. Pick a persuasive research paper topic (below). Persuasive Writing Topics 1. Should students have to wear uniforms? 2. Should college athletes be paid for playing? 3. Should state colleges be free to attend? 4. Should students be required to take Spanish classes? 5. Should the voting age be lowered to thirteen? 6. Should the driving age be raised to twenty-one? 7. Should students be paid for having good grades? 8. Should students’ textbooks be replaced by notebook computers or tablets? 9. Should girls be allowed to play on boys sports teams? 10. Should teens be able to buy violent video games? 11. Should our country have free health care? 12. Should immigration laws be reformed? 13. Should people who download music and movies illegally be punished? 14. Should public schools begin the day with a silent prayer time? 15. Should cities offer free public Wi-Fi? 16. Should the government place a tax on junk food and fatty snacks? 17. Should students who commit cyber-bullying be suspended from school? 18. Should students be allowed to eat during class? 19. Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook? 20. Should the death penalty be used to punish violent criminals? 21. Should the USA end overseas military operations? 22. Should school athletes have to take drug tests? 23. Should unhealthy fast food products be sold with a warning label? 24. Should children who commit violent crimes be tried as adults? 25. Should prayer be recommended and performed in schools? 26. Do you think students should be allowed to listen to their MP3 players during the study hall? 27. Would it be better if schools started later in the morning? 28. Do you think people should only have to be 13-years-old and older to have a job? 29. Should media downloads, such as movies and music, be free? 30. Should parents or guardians pay for school supplies? _____________________________________________ Wednesday: 1. Journal entry on page 429 due Friday. 2. Research Paper: Choosing & Developing Your Topic worksheet is due Thursday. 3. Research Paper: Introduction is due Thursday. _____________________________________________________ Thursday: 1. Journal entry on page 429 due Friday. 2. Research Paper: Choosing & Developing Your Topic worksheet is due Thursday. 3. Research Paper: Introduction is due Thursday. Monday-Friday:
1. Journal entry on page 428 due on Friday. 2. Complete writing folder: You must have 3 drafts and at least one edit/process paper and a reflection worksheet. Example:
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