Think of a realistic scenario in which you have discussed a problem at school with friends. maybe the sports equipment is worn out or lunch break is too short because of the busy schedule. write a plan for three conversations, adjusting your language appropriately.

write out what you would say to your friends about the problem, using colloquial language.
next, imagine talking to your parent(s) about the same problem. write out what you would say.
now, write out what you would say to the principal.
finally, imagine that the principal is convinced and schedules you to speak at the next school board meeting. write out your speech (no more than one-half page).

How was maggie injured? o a. she was accidently shot in a hunting accident. o b. she broke her back after a fall from the roof of her house. o c. she received serious burns from a fire that destroyed her house. o d. she was struck by a car and broke her legs. submit

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc. select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

Make sure the topic of your persuasive essay is not a. something someone else is writing about b. a fact c. something you have written about before