In the news, and even in our own school, there have been several controversial issues that have gotten people motivated to take action (Trayvon Martin, Joseph Kony, Foley Field Graduation, etc.). Through online petitions, blogs, videos, letters, and other forms of media, many of these issues have been taken up by those in power, and in many cases, action has been taken to solve these problems.
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| Check out this great interview from the Daily Show with the founder of Change.org! |
The purpose of this assignment, is to take what you have learned this year about critical reading and effective writing, and use it to make an impact on an issue that is important to you.
As you start to think about possible topics for your persuasive letters, I thought it might help you to browse through some current issues worth getting involved with. Some of you might already be very active in a cause, while others of you might not be sure what direction to go in.
This is, OF COURSE, not a comprehensive list, but a place for you to start. Use these links to learn more about these topics, but make sure you do some of your own research, too. And please...if you have a topic that you would like to share with people, add it in the comment section!
*Disclaimer* This list is only meant to provide you with some ideas, not to claim a particular view point.
Ending the Use of Child Soldiers
Some of you read A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier for your summer reading, or have heard about the work of the Invisible Children. This would be a great topic to become involved with.
Body Image in the Media
The Dream Act
What It Is
Ways to Get Involved
Improving the Health of Prepared Food and School Lunches
Women's Reproductive Rights/Health
There is A LOT going on regarding this issue, both locally and globally.
Keeping College Affordable for Everyone
Raising Interest Rates
The 'Cost' of College
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