Lesson 1 Conflict in the Streets

Unit Three - Societies in Conflict

LESSON ONE (ELAU3L1) – CONFLICT IN THE STREETS

CHOICE ASSIGNMENTS

After reading all the above selections, complete ONE of the following assignments:|
Label this assignment E102U3L1surname and submit this to the  following Assignment Folder - U3L1 Conflict in the Streets.

Resources:
How to Write a Speech 
Persuasive Writing


CHOICE # 1 - Persuasive Speech
After carefully reading, "Billy and Us", develop a message about the prevention of gun violence that will capture the attention of teenagers. Present your ideas in the form of a persuasive speech and develop your ideas into at least five paragraphs. In preparation, you may need to research this topic so that you can offer supportive details and examples within your speech. For more assistance, refer to the links above.

Be sure to concentrate on the correct format of a speech:
   - introduction - be dramatic
   - body - be organized and clearly present your key points
   - conclusion - be concise while providing a summary of your key points

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CHOICE # 2 - Persuasive Speech
Transform the essay, "Death in the Square" into a persuasive speech, by formally developing your ideas into at least five paragraphs. In preparation, you may need to do more research on the topic so that you can offer details and examples within your speech. For more assistance, refer to the following How to Write a Speech and Persuasive Writing resource.

Be sure to concentrate on the correct format of an essay:
   - introduction - generalization, narrowed focus, thesis statement
   - body paragraphs (at least three) -main idea, detail to "support" main idea, commentary on the relevance of the supporting detail
   - conclusion - restatement of thesis, brief summary, universal appeal