Can You Convince Me?

Use some of the persuasive strategies developed in class to write a persuasive piece that expresses points in a clear, logical sequence.

Persuasive Essay Writing Prompts

1. In Many households where there are teenagers, there are often arguments over cell phones. Think about the importance of having a cell phone. Now write to persuade your parents to buy you a cell phone or keep the one you already have.
　
2.. In some schools students wear uniforms. Think about what is involved when students are required to wear uniforms to school. Now write to persuade your principal to agree with your view whether school uniforms should be required.
　
3. Teen drivers have a lot more fun than most older drivers do. Teens also have a lot more accidents. Now, some provinces are limiting how and when teenagers can drive to keep the roads safer. Think about teenagers behind the wheel. Write to persuade politicians to agree with your view on teenage driving.