Directions: Write an advertisement according to the instructions below.

1. Writing advertising copy can be fun, especially if you have a flair for humor. In this project, your first task is to think up an imaginary product you would like to advertise.
2. Then write enough copy for a 30-second television commercial. First develop a clever name for your product. Many students like to name products after their friends or teachers. Any product you can imagine is fair game - from sweat socks to gold-plated fly swatters.
3. You may imitate commercial messages you have heard in the mass media, making it humorous or serious as you desire.
4. Be certain to use correct capitalization and punctuation in your writing.

Directions: Write a letter according to the instructions below.

A. Name a problem in your community and how you would solve it if you had the power.

B. Put your thoughts in the form of a 'letter to the editor' of your local newspaper.

D. Your letter should be at least 150 but not more than 200 words. Be certain to use correct capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph form.

Directions: Write a letter according to the instructions below.

A. Choose a current topic that is important to you and requires community involvement to reach a financial goal. Examples are global warming or cancer prevention.

B. Write a letter to a local community organization or a business to explain why your topic deserves their support. Your letter must convince the group that this project is important enough to get them involved in its success.

C. Your letter should be at least 100 but no more than 150 words. Be certain to use correct capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph form in your letter.Submit your letter in the text box below.

Directions: Write a letter according to the instructions below.

Wouldn't it be fun, just for a little while, to believe in Santa Claus once again? But instead of seeing Santa Claus through the eyes of a five-year-old, try to see him as you are right now. Suspend your imagination and believe. Tell yourself that Santa Claus is real and will consider your requests.

Write your letter to Santa using the persuasive writing style. Telling Santa why you want something (whether for yourself or for others) will improve your chances of receiving your request.

What are your priorities? What means more to you than anything else? If Santa could really provide anything you request, what would you honestly ask for? In other words, this assignment may turn out to be far more serious than you might at first glance think it is. Exactly what are your priorities, your values?

This paper may require a great deal of soul-searching and self-evaluation. Your letter should be at least 100 but not more than 125 words. Be certain to use correct capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph form in your letter.