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7 th Grade English Write to Learn - Persuasive Essay Prompts Select one of the following persuasive essay prompts. Write and type a rough draft of an essay based on the prompt you pick. Save your essay in Microsoft Word. We will then copy and paste your essay into the Write to Learn program. Your principal is considering inviting a singer or musical group to perform for students at your school to raise money for a local charity. If you could invite anyone, whom would you choose? In a multiple-paragraph letter, persuade your principal to invite the singer or group of your choice. Your teacher wants to change the activities offered in your physical education class. Identify one activity that should be added or dropped, and write a multiple-paragraph letter to persuade your teacher to add or drop this activity. Think about a controversial issue at your school, such as the price of lunches, the quality of the food, class schedules, or attendance policies. Take a stand on a school issue. Write an essay supporting your position and be sure to provide reasons and examples. Some parents think spending a lot of time on the computer can be unhealthy for their children. So, they limit the amount of time their children can spend on the computer each day. Write an essay in which you state and support your position on limiting the time children spend on the computer games each day. Many students opt to spend their free time playing video games or watching television rather than reading a book for enjoyment. Write a letter to the president of your town's

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7th Grade English

Write to Learn - Persuasive Essay Prompts

Select one of the following persuasive essay prompts. Write and type a rough draft of an essay based on the prompt you pick. Save your essay in Microsoft Word. We will then copy and paste your essay into the Write to Learn program.

Your principal is considering inviting a singer or musical group to perform for students at your school to raise money for a local charity. If you could invite anyone, whom would you choose? In a multiple-paragraph letter, persuade your principal to invite the singer or group of your choice.

Your teacher wants to change the activities offered in your physical education class. Identify one activity that should be added or dropped, and write a multiple-paragraph letter to persuade your teacher to add or drop this activity.

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Think about a controversial issue at your school, such as the price of lunches, the quality of the food, class schedules, or attendance policies. Take a stand on a school issue. Write an essay supporting your position and be sure to provide reasons and examples.

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Some parents think spending a lot of time on the computer can be unhealthy for their children. So, they limit the amount of time their children can spend on the computer each day. Write an essay in which you state and support your position on limiting the time children spend on the computer games each day.

Many students opt to spend their free time playing video games or watching television rather than reading a book for enjoyment. Write a letter to the president of your town's school board about getting students more interested in reading. Offer ideas on how to get students to choose reading over other types of entertainment

Many students in your school feel that they should have a 10-minute break in the morning and afternoon. Decide if you agree or disagree with this proposal. Write a multiple-paragraph letter to your principal persuading him or her to support your position.

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Opinions vary on whether students should have one long summer vacation each year or several short vacations throughout the school year. Which point of view do you agree with? Write an essay explaining why one vacation or many vacations would be the right choice for your school. Use reasons and examples to support your opinion

Some people think that all households should be required to recycle paper, glass and plastic. Other people think that recycling should be a choice, not a requirement. Write an op-ed piece that supports your position on whether or not recycling should be voluntary

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