Imagine you want to convince the
local school board that eliminating elective
courses for struggling students is a bad idea. Which appeal would most likely
move this audience to
support your cause?
•
A. You might not remember this, but teenagers don't like being forced
to spend all their time studying boring subjects.
B. When you were in school, you got to take a wide variety of
electives, and you grew up to become members of the school
board!
• C. a I am a straight-A student, and my art class is one of the best parts
of my day. Without it. I wouldn't look forward to school.
D. A poll of the student body shows that 88 percent of struggling
students feel more motivated to come to school because of their
electives.