Persuasive Writing

This third-grade model focuses on a local air-quality problem.

This third-grade persuasive paragraph focuses on a problem with neighborhood pets.

The writer of this essay argues for the use of barbles hooks in sportfishing.

The writer of this argument essay focuses on the need for respect in school and out.

This student argues that choice of clothing and hairstyle are matters of individual expression and shouldn't be so strictly curtailed by school policy.

This essay argues against a proposed change to grading practices.

A high school student prepared this speech to deliver at a local meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars. The speech combines narrative and argumentation to build a vision for the future of the United States.

This good problem-solution essay argues for renewable, carbon-neutral ethanol fuel to reduce green-house emissions and support energy independence.

This strong problem-solution essay focuses on a renewable and carbon-neutral energy option that could power the future and save the environment.

In this fair problem-solution essay, a student addresses the problem of climate change by suggesting an alternative fuel source.