Persuasive+paragraph+prompts

PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH PROMPTS: Choose from the prompts below and write a well- developed paragraph responding to the prompt. A good paragraph will have:
 * 1) Topic Sentence
 * 2) Reasons and Details
 * 3) Explanations
 * 4) Conclusion Sentence

For more information about paragraph writing, see the Step Up page for a paragraph writing guide.

You might want to plan your paragraph before you write with a power out or web.

 Persuade us: Why should weekends be longer?  Persuade us: Which would you rather be, beautiful or brainy? Why?  Can money buy happiness? Explain.  Why is honesty the best policy? Or why not?  Should children be forced to make career choices at an early age? Why or why not?  Why should people recycle?  Who has it easier- girls or guys? ___ When is TV worthwhile or not worthwhile?__ __What is the greatest invention of all time. Support your answer.__ __Convince someone that little kids be allowed to get dirty.__ __What is the best movie you have ever seen?__ __What TV show should be taken off the air. Support you answer.__ __Is it better to be rich and miserable or poor but happy? Explain.__ __Would you rather be a famous athlete or a football star?__ __Would you rather swim like a fish or fly like a bird?__ __Would you rather be an only child or one of 10?__ __ Would you rather step in dog poop barefoot or have a bird poop on your head?