Essay and Narrative Prompts
Persuasive Speech Topics:
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We should stop eating meat. Meat is murder!
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We are natural carnivores. Meat is life!
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Violence on our TV and in our movies and video games begets violence in our society.
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The free expression of violent impulses through art and gaming provide a healthy release.
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Plastic surgery is skewing our beauty standards.
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Plastic surgery is making us more beautiful.
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Fast food is causing obesity.
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People are responsible for their own dietary choices.
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Guns kill people.
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People kill people.
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Freedom of the press has gone too far. Fake news!
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Fake news has infected our public discourse. Freedom of the true press!
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All Americans should have free healthcare.
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The government should play no role in my medical choices.
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People need to vote. Every vote counts.
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Voting is an outdated and flawed mode of democracy in the US.
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Net neutrality is a must.
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Telecoms should have the right to provide internet speed as they see fit; it’s their service.
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Physical schools are now obsolete.
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Schools are fundamental institutions and must be protected.
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Evolution--yup!
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Evolution--no way!
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We need to find renewable energy sources.
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Global warming is blown way out of proportion; drill baby drill!
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Money is the root of all evil!
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Greed is good!
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Peace, love and positivity are always the solution.
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What is racism?
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Grades shouldn’t be the focus in school.
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Is cyberbullying something we should worry about?
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Should schools be allowed to search student lockers and phones?
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Is privacy an illusion?
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Should the NFL and other sports organizations be responsible for the aftermath of athletes’ injuries?
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School uniforms: yes or no?
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We need more choices for world language classes.
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When should children be exposed to the internet and social media?
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At what age should people be allowed to date?
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Is social media evil?
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Should Dreamers be granted citizenship now?
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Should children be able to be emancipated from their parents?
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Did PC culture kill humor?
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Are safe spaces really safe?
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History is not taught as it should be.
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Should college be free?
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Should we reevaluate child labor laws?
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Should presidents be required to have a degree?
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Pro life or pro choice?
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Is the earth flat?
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Does the top 1% control us?
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Is water wet?
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are aliens among us?
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is reading useful?
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should i do this assignment?
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can fat be fit?
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minecraft or roadblocks?
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is fortnite dead?
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is pubg better than fortnite?
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is the illuminati real?
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are dogs more sympathetic than people?
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fortnite vs _________
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will magdy ever grow?
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is modern music good?
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starbucks vs dunkins
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should rock back sing smoke on the water?
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Beatles vs Rolling Stones
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Stage vs Screen
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McNair vs High Tech
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DHS?
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Mysterious activity at area 51
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Should women be forced to register for the draft?
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Taco Bell vs Chipotle
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popey's or kfc
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get rid of columbus day and replace with indigenous peoples' day
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subscribe to pewdiepie
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define the meaning of life
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legalize drugs
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should schools have race quotas
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End dodgeball or PE games that cause singling out
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Vaccines
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Will Talha make the Nets
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snowboard vs skiiing
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skateboard vs scooters
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humans should not allowed to drive automobiles
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assisted suicide
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Persuasive Essay: Hunting Game
You must write a persuasive essay that is either in support of or against the practice of hunting animals for sport. Your essay must identify at least two arguments that support your claim and a counter claim. Below are links to websites, videos, and articles that may be used as supportive evidence along with whatever anecdotal evidence you choose to include.
In Defense of Hunting
In Defense of Animals
How To Do MLA In-text citations and work sited page!
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Your Work Cited page is the last page of your paper and should be numbered
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It is titled "Work Cited"
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Your entries are listed in alphabetical order using the author's name when able
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Different types of sources (journals, books, videos, websites, etc.) have different rules.
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When inserting in-text citations:
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Whenever you are using a source as evidence for your claims, you must identify that source within your writing, whether you use direct quotes or you paraphrase information.
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When using quotes, citations should be punctuated and written thusly
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Hunting is clearly reducing the risk of certain antelopes going extinct by giving ranchers a reason to increase breeding; even the US government agrees: "Hunting...provides an economic incentive for... ranchers to continue to breed these species" (CBS News, "Can Hunting...").
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When using in-text citations for paraphrasing, you may make direct reference to the source in your writing, or place the parenthetical citation at the end of the sentence where you use the source information.
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Tools for creating a work cited page and MLA formatting:
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Personal Narrative Assignment
Go back to your homework from 11/3:
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Think of an experience you've had that let you know you have entered a new phase of life. Write a strong paragraph using imagery to ​describe the setting of this experience.
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Use this brainstorming and paragraph to develop a larger personal narrative. Remember, a narrative is a story and must have the elements of story, even if the events are inspired by real life. So when you develop your personal narrative, make sure that it has a beginning, middle and end. Make sure you have character development, dialogue, setting, and conflict.​ You may use your imagination and creativity, and take creative liberties with your story.
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Requirements:
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Must be between 2-5 pages, no fewer no more.
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Must be MLA formatted, ten points will be taken off any paper not formatted correctly.
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Papers will be scored using the PARCC rubric and converted to a 0-100 scale.
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Due 11/19
Romeo + Juliet Final Essay Options
Essay options:
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Explore the theme of “Love Conquers All” in Romeo and Juliet.
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Explore the various roles of women and femininity in Romeo and Juliet.
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Explore the various roles of men and masculinity in Romeo and Juliet.
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Shakespeare through his characters uses many metaphors comparing various ebbs and flows of natural processes to the ebb and flow of love and death. Analyze Shakespeare’s use of figurative language in Romeo and Juliet.
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Analyze Shakespeare’s use of dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet.
Essays must be five paragraphs and contain text-based evidence to support your claims.
Term 2 RST Prompt
Essential Question/Essay Prompt: The United States utilizes the Electoral College to elect a President every four years. As we saw this past November, citizens truly vote for electors to later cast a formal vote and thus select a particular candidate. To win the election, 270 of a possible 538 Electoral College votes are required. Each state possesses a predefined number of votes (based on population) that factor into this equation. However, the result reveals a “winner take all” structure. In past elections, there has been a vast disparity between Electoral College votes and the popular vote (i.e.: the total number of votes a candidate earns). Small states end up becoming somewhat irrelevant in comparison to “swing states,” or large states with massive Electoral College figures. Would it be best to revise our current election process in order to reassure that the candidate with the most votes wins? Is the current system truly representative of who the country desires to be their next leader? Use the sources provided to take a stance about keeping or abolishing the Electoral College in preparation for the 2020 Presidential Election.
Speech Prompts for Motivational Monday!
Possible Topics:
1. Being a Better Role Model to our Children
2. Controlling your Tongue: The power of listening to others
3. Patience: When to react and when to sit back
4. Positive Thinking: How to keep our thoughts in line with our dreams
5. Dear Mom and Dad: The greatest lesson you ever taught me
6. What’s it Mean to be a Teen: What do we need to know about your generation
7. Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
8. Effective Leadership: What it takes to be in charge
9. Who Inspires You: Tell us about a great human
10. Believing in Yourself
11. Karma: You Get What You Have Given
12. Stop and Smell the Flowers: Living in the Present
13. The Practical Tools to Being Good: Having the Right Ethics
14. The Golden Rule: Treat People the Way You Want To Be Treated
