SLM 521 MC

Dropin # 5

School Uniforms

Introduction: As we learn more and more about persuasive papers, you will get to write your own. A good persuasive writer always knows the pros and cons of his or her topic. Today, you will look at an article on school uniforms and decide the pros and cons that the writer used.

Activity: First, review this site: Persuasive Tips. Now, read the following persuasive essay about regulating school uniforms. http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues060.shtml . When writers write a persuasive essay, they have to learn all sides of the story, even if they do not agree. Please use a T-Chart to compare the pros and cons of this story. When you are finished, write a persuasive statement at the bottom that states your opinion.