For your final blog posts, you will write a persuasive paragraph in a series called "Would You Rather." In each post, I will give you a scenario, and you will have to defend your answer using the following criteria:
- A topic sentence stating your opinion
- At least 3 supporting sentences defending your opinion
- One counter argument
- A concluding sentence summarizing your writing
Here is your "Would You Rather" for today:
Would you rather have the ability to read or the ability to read minds (but you wouldn't be able to read)?
Please remember to check for mistakes by reading aloud your post to yourself before you publish it. I cannot wait to see what you write!
Your teacher,
Ms. B :)
P.S.-Here is my example:
If I had the choice to have a 3-day weekend every week or have an extra month of summer vacation, I would rather have a 3-day weekend every week. If I had a 3-day weekend instead of 2 days, I would get a lot more done! In addition, I would not have to work as much, and I could spend more time working out, shopping, reading, relaxing, and hanging out with my friends. Plus, I would not feel so rushed on my weekends. I could even go out of town for long weekends and visit family and friends! However, some may prefer an extra month of summer vacation because they could take longer trips. I think the benefits of longer weekends out weigh the benefits of an extra month of summer. I prefer having a 3-day weekend rather than having another month of summer vacation.
I would rather have the ability to read than to read minds because you couldnt see what people where thinking about you or you could still read books. Although some people may choose to read minds because they could see other peoples strategies in soccer or basketball games. But I would choose to read.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose to read or to read minds I would choose to read minds. I would choose that because it would e fun to see what people are thinking. Another reason is that I would now other peoples secrets. Also I can learn how to read another time! Some people may think that reading is better because they love to read, but i love to read too! That is why I choose to read minds.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the choice of reading peoples minds or to read, I would choose to read. I would choose to read because if you couldn't read you wouldn't be smart. If you could read you could be able to read books. If you could read you could become an adult, and not be held back grades. Some may argue that reading minds is better than being able to just read, I disagree because If you couldn't read you won't have a lot of good things happening in life........... That is why I would choose to read rather than read peoples minds.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the choise of either reading or reading minds I would choose to read.
ReplyDeleteI would read because I use reading every day at school at home and at resturants. But if I couldn't read, Then I would not be able to do fun things. Though some may argue they would rather read minds because they could see what other people are thinking, I would rather be able to read!
I would chose to have The ability to read minds then the ability to read. Because You would know what everybody is thinking. Although some may argue that being able o read is better because you get to read cool stories but you can get someone to read to you. That is why Being able to read minds is better.
ReplyDeleteI would rather be able to read than to read minds because I could get a good job.Also,if I couldn't read I might not get a good job.Lastly,I would like to read because if I couldn't I would be made fun of.On the other hand,if you could read minds you could have the job of a mind reader and I would be so famous that I could get rich.Also,I could know personal secrets about other people.Lastly,I could know if someone likes me or not.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose between being able to read or reading peoples minds, I wold choose reading peoples minds. I would choose this because I could be a famous person. Also, I could always tell what my friends were thinking about me and other things. Also, It would be really cool to have a super power! Finally, I would rather read minds then read, because I could tell what people were thinking on a test. However, some people may want to read, because they could get a job.
ReplyDeleteI would rather read minds than read because I would be able to help out my friend if they were feeling sad, I would see if people were lying to me, and I would see what some people are feeling. However some may argue that reading is better because you can read. Reading minds is better. That Is why I like reading minds better.
ReplyDeleteSome people think that it would be better to be able to read minds, but I think it would be better to read. For example, if you able to read minds you wouldn't be able to read to wonderful fiction and fanticy books and so much more that are so good. Also, if you can read books you kind of read minds. For example, if the people tell you what they are thinking then seeing what is in their mind. So maybe that is better that reading minds I don't know.
ReplyDeleteI would rather read minds because I could freak people out, know what people want, know if someone likes you, and know answers to tests if others are thinking the right answers.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose to read or read minds I would read because I love to read and reading minds would change everything in you life. Also because what is the point of reading minds. Some people may argue that reading minds is cool, but everyone will think you are noisy and know everything. That is why I choose to read.
ReplyDeleteI would rather have the ability to read minds than to read because I could tell what people are thinking about and that would be awesome! Also, because than I would have a superpower, and I would be a superhero, and superheros get all of the fun. Lastly, because if someone was being mean to me I could read their mind and spill all of their secrets. Some may argue if you can't read, you can't write, but I would get a person or machine to do it for me. that is why I would rather have the ability to read minds than to read.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose either to read minds or read I would pick read minds. I would choose that because it would be cool to know what people are thinking. The only bad thing about that is that you could know what they think about you. You could know what was going to happen or what they were going to do also. That is why I would chose to read minds.
ReplyDeleteIf I could have the choice to either read people's mind or be able to read words I would rather want to be able to read someone's mind. For example, you could get famous. You could become rich. it would be fun to read people's mind. However you could go to school if you could read. I would like to read people's mind.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice of having an ability to read or being able to read minds but not able to read, I would rather read minds because you could tell what they're saying. For example, you could find out secrets about someone, you could tell what they are saying in their minds like, this is just awful, or he is very weird. People want to know what people are saying about someone else. I may not be able to read if I can read minds but, I can still speak, hear, taste, and smell. The only thing you CAN NOT do, is read a book, or spell. In my opinion, I think having the ability to read people's minds is a bigger ability than to read because you can tell what they're saying just by looking at them. It's like getting inside their brain. That is why I would rather have the ability to read minds.
ReplyDeleteI would rather read minds than not read at all because I don't like reading.Looking at people's thoughts makes you like a superhero,and you could also know what everyone is thinking about at any time everyday.Some people would disagree but there are just more benefits of looking in to peoples thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the choice to either read or read minds than I would want to read.For example, if you could not read then you would not be able to read the road signs and you would miss your exit.Also,you could never order withoutout thme telling you the menu.Finally,You could never read a book.However, some may argue that if you could read minds then you could know if someone liked your clothes and if they did not you could change them until they like them.That is why I would to be able to read instead of reading minds.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice between reading peoples minds and never reading again or be able to read I would wan't to read peoples minds because I always wan't to know what is on peoples minds and what they think about me. Some people say reading is better because somebody could think hurtful things about me but I would still want to know. I hope you support the reasons.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the ability to either read or read minds, I would choose to be able to read minds. I think this is better than just reading because I could learn how to read, and read minds. I would be able to entertain myself, and be able to read serious thoughts. I could also help people by finding a question in their minds, and matching it to an answer in someone else's mind. It would also be cool because when I an learning to read, I could read the teachers mind, which would help me learn how to read faster. Also, I would know what was going to happen before it came to me. However, some people may argue that just being able to read is better because then you would not have to learn, and you would not have to know bad things until it was time. I think the benefits of being able to read minds outweigh the benefits of just being able to read. I would rather be able to read minds.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the choice to read minds or be able to read I would choose read minds because I could know what people are thinking and if they like me or not. I would also know if they are thinking mean things. Some people may say that being able to read is better because you can not get many jobs without knowing how to read. That is why I would choose to read peoples minds instead of being able to read.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice of having the ability to read or being able to read minds but not able to read, I would rather just be able to read. The reason I chose this is because if the person I was around was saying bad stuff about me, I wouldn't be able to hear what they are saying. Another reason is because I don't really want to be able to read minds. However, some people may argue that reading minds is better because you could tell what they are saying. I think the benefits of not being able to read minds is better. That is why I want to be able to just read.
ReplyDeleteIf I had the choice to be able to read minds and not know how to read,I would choose to be able to read because what is the point of reading peoples mind if you can't read.Some people may think it's better to be able to read minds because they could see if that person likes them.I still think that being able to read is better.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to chose to rather read minds or not be able to read I would chose being able to read minds. I would chose that because you can always learn to read and it would be awesome to see what people are thinking of. My last reason is you could become a superhero and save your city. Some may argue that being abler to read is better than reading minds. Some may say that if you can read instead of reading minds you would be much smarter and be able to get a good job and make a lot of money. Some may argue that being able to read is better than being able to read minds but they are very wrong.
ReplyDeleteI would rather being able to read minds. Becuase it would be fun knowing what everyone is thinking. Also I would be a boss at guessing games. Also then know one could steal from me becuase then they would be thinking about it and then I would know. Others may say that reading is better but I like mind reading. I would rather read minds than to read at all.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice of reading minds or being able to read I would choose being able to read minds. I would rather read minds because I would be able to understand my uncle who can not hear nor speak. I would also rather read minds because I would be able to know what people are thinking about me . Another reason I would rather read minds is that if I wanted to to something that required voting I would be able to know what the voters wanted out of me. On the other hand some people would rather read instead. These are my reasons why I would rather read minds.
ReplyDeleteI would rather be able to read minds than be able to read.My first reason why is i could find out a lot of secrets.My second reason is
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