Homework

GROUP 1: NARRATION AND PERSUASION(Choose only one topic.)

1. In approximately 400-500 words, using narration and persuasion techniques,persuade readers that they should be physically active and eat a healthy diet.

2. In approximately 400-500 words, using narration and persuasion techniques,persuade readers that e-books are preferable to print or vice versa.

GROUP 2: DEFINITION AND CLASSIFICATION(Choose only one topic.)

1. In approximately 400-500 words, using definition and classification strategies, discuss various types of social networking sites and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

2. In approximately 400-500 words, using definition and classification strategies,discuss some active measures people can take to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

MLA STYLEIn this section, you'll demonstrate your proficiency in rhetorical analysis, research, and the correct use of MLA style.

You'll compose a persuasive essay that contains a paraphrase,a short quotation, and a block quotation, each of which is properly formatted and cited in MLA style. The Works Cited list at the end of your essay must include a citation for an Internet source, a book, and a magazine or journal. This essay must be typed. Compose a persuasive essay of 750-1,000 words based one of the following topics

1. "Today about half the adult population owns a smartphone; by 2020, 80% will. Smartphones have also penetrated every aspect of daily life. The averageAmerican is buried in one for over two hours every day." ("Planet of the Phones,"The Economist). Based on this quote, research this topic and persuade the reader you believe that smartphone use is making us either more connected or more alone, than in the past.

2. During the Ebola epidemic in 2014, people discussed whether to impose a travel ban to prevent the spread of the disease. Research this topic and write a paper trying to persuade the reader that a travel ban during outbreaks of viruses like that of Ebola either is or is not warranted.