Write a persuasive blog post, using one of the following prompts:
1. Have you ever traveled to a place that you found very meaningful and rewarding? Write a post that persuades others to visit this important place.
2. What is your all-time favorite movie and why? Write a post persuading readers to watch this film.
3. Many people believe that honesty is the best policy. In your opinion, is it ever okay to lie? Explain your answer using specific reasons and examples.
4. If an alumnus donated a large sum of money to your school, how do you think that money should be spent? Write a post convincing school officials to allocate the money in the way you think is best for the school.
5. A persuasive topic of your choice (clear it with me first!)
Persuasive Blog Post Rubric:
____/2 Topic: it is clear that the topic is important to the writer
____/2 Content: writer expresses an opinion and backs it up with reasons and evidence
____/1 Style: writing shows the writer’s voice
____/2 Organization: writer’s thought process is clear and easy to follow
____/2 Length: at least 3 short paragraphs (for blog posts, paragraphs should be at least 4 sentences—keep in mind that short paragraphs can be easier for Internet readers!)
____/1 Editing: writing is clear and free of errors
1. Have you ever traveled to a place that you found very meaningful and rewarding? Write a post that persuades others to visit this important place.
2. What is your all-time favorite movie and why? Write a post persuading readers to watch this film.
3. Many people believe that honesty is the best policy. In your opinion, is it ever okay to lie? Explain your answer using specific reasons and examples.
4. If an alumnus donated a large sum of money to your school, how do you think that money should be spent? Write a post convincing school officials to allocate the money in the way you think is best for the school.
5. A persuasive topic of your choice (clear it with me first!)
Persuasive Blog Post Rubric:
____/2 Topic: it is clear that the topic is important to the writer
____/2 Content: writer expresses an opinion and backs it up with reasons and evidence
____/1 Style: writing shows the writer’s voice
____/2 Organization: writer’s thought process is clear and easy to follow
____/2 Length: at least 3 short paragraphs (for blog posts, paragraphs should be at least 4 sentences—keep in mind that short paragraphs can be easier for Internet readers!)
____/1 Editing: writing is clear and free of errors