Dear students,
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 see 10 years into your own future or one year into the future of the world?
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.
If I had the choice to see ten years into my own future or see one year into the world's future, I would choose world future. I would choose this because If I chose world future then I would still be able to see my own future. I would also be able to see my friends, and family's future. Some may disagree, and choose to see ten years into their own future because you can find out what college you would go to. Or you could see what your job would be in the future. I would rather see the world's future.
ReplyDeleteI would rather see 1 year into the world's future because I could see who won the election. If you see into your future that would be bad because if you get shot in 5 years you would be like I only have 5 years left of living. Finally I could see what Pokemon are in Pokemon Sun and Moon. However, some people would want to see into their future to see what happens to them. That is why I would want to see into the world's future.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose between seeing one year into the world or seeing ten years into my future , I would have to choose to see one year into the world. First of all , I could see who gets to be president next year . Plus , I get to see what kind of planes they would have . Most of all, I can get too see my sister's and my eleventh and eighth birthday. However,some people would think it would be fun to see ten years into their live because you could see what kind of live you would have before you know it.Still you might have a bad future . This is why I think it would be fun to see one year into the world.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 10 years into the world's future or seeing 10 years into my own future, I would choose to see 1 year into the world's future. If you saw 10 years into your own, you may see something you may not want to see. You could who becomes president. You could also see things 1 year early. Some people think it would be cool to see 10 years into their future so they cold see what happens in the future. This is why I think it would be cool to see 1 year into the future.
ReplyDeleteI would rather see 10 years into my own future instead of seeing the world in 1 year because 10 years is more than 1 year. Another reason is when you see the yourself, you can also see the world and how it changed you in the future. My final reason is it would be more fun to go 10 years into the future than 1 year. However, some people may argue that going 1 year into the future is better because you would get to see how the world changed, but I would still stick with going 10 years into the future to see myself. That is why I would rather go 10 years into the future more than 1 year into the future to see the world! (:-})
ReplyDeleteIf I could choose to see into my future or the world's future, I would choose to see into the world's future. First of all, I would want to know if things will look any different than they do right now. For example, what can of transportation will we have? their could be cars that drive themselves, our cars that could change their color! Second of all, I would like to see the style in the future. What music will we listen to? What kind of clothes will we wear? I would also like to see the kind of jobs people will have. Will there still be construction workers or will there be a new way to make houses? However, some people might want to see into their own future to see if they end up being well-known and/or famous, but if you see into the world's future, you could see if you were famous or not to! That is why I would want to see into the world's future.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice to see 10 years into my future or 10 years into the word I would choose 10 years into my future because I could also see some of the world too. Also, I can see which college I go to. Finally, I could also see my family's future and where I live also. However, some may argue and say seeing 10 years into the world would be better because you can see if there is any new cities and stuff like that. but I still would rather see my future.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice to choose between seeing 10 years into the world's future or 1 year into my own future I would choose 1 year into my own future. I chose this because I could know who's in my class next year earlier. I could know what friendships I would have in a year and what I would look like in a year. However, some people may say that seeing 10 years into the future is better because you could know what technology would be out. Overall I would rather see 1 year into my own future than see 10 years into the world's future.
ReplyDeleteI meant 1 year in the world's future and 10 years into my future.
DeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 10 years into your or the world's future I would choose the world's. I choose this because when I could see the world's future I could see myself too!! Also, I could see 12 year old Rigby!!! The last reason is, I could make sure aliens didn't explode our world.... awkward. But I can see why people would choose seeing their future.
ReplyDeleteIf I could see 1 year into the world's future or see 10 years into my future, I would choose the world's future. I could predict other people's future and see what the world will be like. I think it will be sick. Not only that, but I could still see 1 year into my future. Although having the power to see 1 year into the world's future is awesome, some argue seeing 10 years into your future is better. But what if your future is bad?What if you die? What if you go broke? I can think of about 7 more things. In conclusion, 1 year into the world's future is better.
ReplyDeleteGood reasons, but I disagree.
DeleteWhy?
DeleteJust because. It is okay to not like the same things as another person.
DeleteOk?
DeleteI would choose 1 year into the world's future. Number 1, I would be included so you get both. Number 2, I could see if ISIS dies next year, or where they're gonna strike next and we would be prepared. Number three I could watch T.V seasons of shows when they wouldn't be on. My counter argument is I would be able to see 10 years into my future and that is 9 years more but just of me.
ReplyDeleteI hope you agree with me.
I sincerely agree with your annotation.
DeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 10 years into my future or seeing one year into the world's future I would choose 10 years into my future here is why. I could see what college I go to. I could also see if I make a successful business. I could also see if I get a bad disease and prevent it. Some may say it could be bad since you might see yourself get hurt. That is why.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I said.
DeleteI would rather see ten years in the future because I would see if I had a good life. Also I would because I could see what college I went to, and if I did it today I could wish myself a happy birthday!!!!! 10 years old!!! Some people would want to see one year in the future because they could see what all the new games were at your local toy store. Overall I think it would be better to see into ten years in my future.
ReplyDeleteWhat if you have a bad life?
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DeleteI will try to change that.
DeleteIf I had to pick to see 10 years into my own future or one year into the world's future, I would pick seeing 10 years into my own future. I would choose this because I would want be prepared for what will come, and I would want to be safe in case there is something dangerous soon to come. However, I might have to choose seeing 1 year into the world's future because I could see all the new creations people have made! But if I had to choose, I would LOVE to see 10 YEARS into my own future!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose the ability to see 10 years later in my life or 1 year in later in the whole world I would choose 1 year later in the whole world because you could see if your house changed or how your family looks. Also, you could see yourself a year later. Finally, you could be able to see how different the world looks a whole year later. However, some people would think that seeing yourself ten years later would be better because you can see yourself and how you have changed. I prefer seeing one year later in the world rather than seeing ten years later in your life.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 10 years into the future about myself or see 1 year into the future of the whole world. I would choose 1 year into the future of the world here is why. If you look into the future you may see something that you may not want to see like a bad injury. I would also like it because the world may have different inventions or new and improved inventions. It would also to be cool to see the new downtown Nashville. Some may say the world may be a bad place in one year that is all it takes. That is why I prefer Seeing 1 year into the future of the world.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose to see into the world's future for one year or see into my future for ten years I would choose see into my future for 10 years.One reson is that you could see what college you wpuld go to and see if you would get all A's in school. My second reason is you would be able to see what teacher you would get next year in school. My third and final reason is you would see if you would make it to the championship in a sport. But some people would maybe like to know who would be president next year or something like that. This is why I would like to be able to see into my futer for 10 years.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 10 years into my future or 1 year into the world I would choose 1 year into the world. Seeing into the whole world would be awesome because new things would have happened. New animals, plants, and places would be discovered. I could see new transportation, new technology, new clothing, and even new sports. Some people would like seeing into their own future because you could see what you would do when you grow up. But seeing into the whole world would be more fun and interesting for me. I would rather see into the world by 1 year than into my future for 10 years.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 1 year into the world's future or seeing 10 years into my future, I would choose 1 year into the world's future. I would choose that because you can see what will happen, and plan ahead. For example, if there was a major drought, you could save up water. If there was a hurricane in your area, you could move. If there was an alien invasion, you could find out their weaknesses, and save the world! However, some people would prefer to see 10 years into their own future because they could know what happened to them. But then you don't know what is going on around you, or who is around you. In conclusion, I think that being able to see 1 year into the world's future is better than being able to see 10 years into your future.
ReplyDeleteIf I chad to choose to be able to see 1 year in the future in the world or be able to see 10 years into my life I would choose to see 10 years into my life because I know what will happen to me. And another reason why is to see what college I would get into. Or a part time job. I just think my life is important that I may need to see what will happen. Although, some people may wonder about the world a year, so they would choose to see the world in a year. And I don't blame them. I want to see the world in a year. But I just think looking at me in 10 years is a little more important. But I really do care about the world. So I would choose looking at me in 10 years.
ReplyDeleteYou couldn't have typed that any better Alexander. Good job!!
DeleteIf I had to choose between seeing 10 years into my future or one year into the world,I would choose 10 years into my future. I would choose ten years in my future because I can see what I would look like when I am 21! Also I could see if I am still friends with my friends I have now. In addition I also could now what college I am going to go to. Some people say that seeing one year into the future is better because they could see what class there going to next year or see if their opening any new water parks. Do you think seeing one year into the future (no) or seeing ten years in to your own future (yes!) This is why I think seeing ten years into my own future is the best choice
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DeleteIf I had to pick between seeing 1 year into the world's future or seeing 1 year into the world's future, I would pick seeing 1 year into the world's future. I could see 1 year into my future, and I could see 1 year into the world's future. Also, I could see into other people's future. I could even see who is going to be president before the announce it! However, some people would like to see what car they would get or what school they would get into before it happens, I would like to see what happens to other people or the world. If you could see ten years into your own future, then you couldn't be suprised for the next ten years. That is why I would pick seeing 1 year into the world's future.
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