Writing Prompts 10-15
In some societies, students are expected to identify a career by the time they enter high school. Their courses of study in high school are selected to guide them toward a specific career. Do you think it is a good idea for students to commit to a career at young age? Take a position on this issue.
PROS - ready for work - specialized classes - already have a plan figured out CONS - change your mind - choose a different career - may not have a plan figured out THESIS STATEMENT Its a good idea for students to commit to a career at a young age because their ready for work, they have specialized classes, and they will already have a plan figured out.
Some states have now made it illegal to drive while using a hand-held cell phone. Do you agree or disagree with this law? Why or why not? Take a position on the issue. Support your response with reasons and examples.
AGREE - distraction - cause wrecks DISAGREE - could be important or an emergency - most advanced drivers will not get distracted - parents THESIS The law that states it is illegal to drive while using a cellphone is not beneficial because it could be an emergency, teenagers may need to contact parents, and not all cellphones are distractions.
Most public places, including schools, have installed video cameras for surveillance. Is the installation of surveillance cameras the best way to provide security, or is it a privacy violation that would not deliver what it promises? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
AGREE - keeps people safe - its a state law - people who do bad things get caught DISAGREE - no permission - invasion of privacy - lack of trust THESIS STATEMENT The installation of surveillance cameras is the best way to provide security because it would keep people safe, it may be a state law, and it can catch bad people if needed.
It has been said that actions speak louder than words. Based on your experiences, do you agree or disagree with this saying? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
AGREE - provides proof - allows expectations to exceed - words contain little meaning without action DISAGREE - proof doesn't matter if they don't care - only worrying about onesself - not putting priorities first THESIS STATEMENT actions speak louder than words because actions provide proof, allows expectations, and words can carry different meanings.
Thomas Jefferson wrote, "Determine never to be idle . . . It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing." Do we accomplish more if we are always doing something, or does inactivity also serve a purpose? Take a position on this question. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
ALWAYS DOING - get better with all the practicing - the more you do something the easier it gets INACTIVITY SERVES A PURPOSE - rests may help you get better - wont get tired as much THESIS STATEMENT People accomplish more always doing something than inactivity serving a purpose because they get better as they keep practicing, the more they do it the easier it gets, and it makes them better.
