Turkey Plea- Persuasive Writing Prompt

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Shannon Grasso.
Categories: Writing.

Turkey Plea

Prompt: As a turkey you have been invited to speak at the annual turkey farmer’s convention. Convince the crowd that turkey should no longer be on the menu for Thanksgiving dinner.

Introduction- Come up with a creative hook to grab your audience

Supporting paragraph #1- three reasons why turkey should be taken off the menu (These are your yellows.  Don’t forget to include 3 red sentences to support each yellow.)

Supporting paragraph #2- Three suggestions for what to have instead (These are your yellows.  Don’t forget to include 3 red sentences to support each yellow.)

Conclusion- restate your position.

Be convincing and persuasive

**Remember this is a speech you are giving for all turkeys everywhere. Strongly express your feelings.
Keep in mind… Your neck is on the chopping block!

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