Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Practice Persuasive Prompt


English II Written Composition: Persuasive
Read the quotation.


One who breaks an unjust law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is in reality expressing the highest respect for law.
                                                                   -Martin Luther King, Jr.  
 

Our nation was founded by men who broke old laws by creating new laws. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay stating your position on whether it is more important to follow one’s conscience or to follow the law.

Be sure to –

·        Clearly state your thesis
·        Organize and develop your ideas effectively
·        Choose your words carefully
·        Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

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