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Sample Persuasive Writing Prompt A


WRITING SITUATION

The New Jersey School Board Association is concerned about the growing amount of new information in all disciplines especially in the area of the sciences and world affairs.  They have made a proposal to increase the length of the school year to twelve months in order to increase time for learning.  This proposal has become a controversial issue among students, teachers, and parents in your community.  Your student council has decided to ask for student input in the form of a letter to the school board. You decide to write a letter expressing your position on this issue.

WRITING TASK

Write a letter to the president of the school board stating your position on year-long school which will increase classroom time for learning. Support your position with reasons, examples, and/or other evidence. Convince your readers to take your position seriously.


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