Persuasive Essay
The persuasive essay utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade the reader to adopt a point of view or take a particular action. The persuasive writing assignment solidifies the skill set developed in the previous essays while serving as a bridge to the research paper.

Persuasive Essay #1 (Bill of Rights): You are a representative from the United States Government sent to Iraq to help establish a democratic government. Your mission is to persuade the Iraqis to give its citizens basic constitutional rights. Choose at least three Amendments from America’s Bill of Rights and write a persuasive argument articulating the necessity of adopting these rights.