Activity 1: Persuading While Informing

An informative essay is always more interesting to write and to read if it has a persuasive edge. For each of the topics below, write a thesis that persuades your reader that she or he needs the information you are selling.

Sample topic: How to write a good song


Navigating the public transportation system nearest you




How to eat with chopsticks




How to wax a car




Teaching a child to read




Where to buy vintage clothes




Email your sample theses to your instructor.