CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1

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.

In this poor problem-solution essay, a student argues for the use of ethanol.

In this persuasive speech for Honors Public Speaking, a student imagines his inauguration as the 49th U.S. President in the middle of the 21st Century.

In this inauguration speech, a student parodies ineffective speech making but as a result creates a less-than-effective piece of rhetoric.

In this poor inauguration speech, a student projects what he will do for his nation.