Writing Our Future

Mika Burns Bronx Lab School

We utilized the "Writing Our Future" project as a joint 9th grade Civics and English project to give students the opportunity to explore the writing process through researching an issue, then choosing a stance, and persuasively arguing their opinions.

What Is Killing Us All?! by Jonny A.

This letter is based on the great depressing war which came to conquer almost the whole United States. This war was based on the twin towers that got shut down in 2001 from there that sparked a big threat against us and Iraq .since then we just been going at it and i really think this war has caused a lot of stress and a lot of depression and misery.

Issues: Iraq, Faith, Hope
What is Global Warming Changing Our Earth Into? by Kavita P.

This is a letter to the new president that will be elected on November 4, 2008. This letter is written to persuade him to do something about Global Warming. It is an important issue, and if it's not dealt with soon, there will be serious consequences, such as the extinction of polar bears, dangerous changes in weather patterns, and warmer temperatures.

War in Iraq, Is It Worth It? by Florian S.

The war in Iraq, worth it? I think not. Deaths, economy, misconceptions and more. The more we fight, it seems like we just lose and lose.

Issues: Iraq, War, Terrorism
The War: Iraq by Luis O.

Please stop the war in Iraq. The war should be stopped because a lot of soldiers have died.

Issues: Iraq, War, Soldiers
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE IRAQ WAR by Haley M

The Iraq war is causing alot of trouble in our society, and it should be stopped.

Issues: Iraq, War
The IRAQ WAR: Don't Let History Repeat Itself, by JAZMINE B.

The Iraq war is heading in the right direction and it is important to support our troops until the job is done.

The Helpful Dream Act by Andy M.

The Dream Act should be passed in order to let undocumented students be able to afford college and work for citizenship.

The Future of Immigration by Marie S.

The Dream Act is a very important law that needs to be passed. The Dream Act lets undocumented students be able to afford college and work for citizenship.

THE DREAM OF THE DREAM ACT! by Jonathan L.

The Dream Act should be passed if we don't want to see intelligent undocumented students working in a job that has low wages but instead they could be working in a career they want.

Stop The War!!! by Umar A.

My letter to Senator Obama is about stopping the war in Iraq. I think too many lives are being taken and the war needs to come to a end. I think the U.S Soldiers need a break from all the violence and gunfire.

Issues: Death, Iraq, Violence
Stop The War In Iraq Now! by Jerry M.

Basically this is a serious topic and it is about the United States going to war with Iraq over oil.Also about W.M.D which is Weapons of Mass Destruction.Our troops are dieing and there is too much money being used for this project.

Issues: Troops, Money
Stop the War In Iraq From Killing People Now, Before It's Too Late! by Rose  R. S.

People in Iraq are dying . The war needs to stop because families and friends are being affected. So please, stop the war in Iraq.

Issues: Iraq, War, Troop
Save The Earth From Global Warming! by Rauley G.

Everyone is causing global warming by polluting the environment. We should use hybrid cars that are better for our environment!

SAVE OUR FUTURE! by J. SANTIAGO

Hundreds are doomed to death for a terrible mistake.

Issues: War, Death
Make The Dream Act Real by Karen R.

Immigrants who have known this country since they were young cannot get financial aid. They need financial aid now more than before because tuition cost has gone up 40% in just the last 5 yrs.

IS IT TO LATE ? by SAMANTHA L.

My letter is about how Global Warming is killing organisms, overflowing the oceans, and changing the climate all over the world. I am persuading the president to help us fix this problem before it is to late.

IRAQ=DEATH by Sylar R. M.

The war in IRAQ is terrible people are dying for no reason. And we are wasting money on weapons and military action which is not necessary.

Issues: Fights, Iraq, Military
Global warming: What's Happening To Our World? by supporter 14

The earth is our planet. Why aren't people doing things to help our planet earth? ,we're suffering because of peoples ignorance.

Global Warming Is Serious!... Look At The Damage We're Causing! by Chassidy G.

Global Warming needs to be taken seriously. Is the damage we're causing by using all these greenhouse gases worth it? No, Its not! It effects everyones future.

Global Warming Is Ending The world We need to react now or we will end up with nothing by Marz ™

Global Warming is an important issue and needs to be addressed now! We need to react now because if we don't stop Global warming we will have nothing!

Global Warming is Destroying our Earth!! by Richard C.

Global Warming is causing many disasters worldwide, it even strikes places like England! What will the government do to help fight Global Warming?

GLOBAL WARMING IS ATROCIOUS ! ! ! ! by Tiffany A.

Global Warming is a huge issue...we need to STOP it because if not, we are going to end up destroying the earth ! ! !

Global Warming Is A Monstrosity by Khafre P.

The climate is changing due to the pollution from us humans. We are causing the weather to warm by the amount of waste we are "giving to mother earth." The pollution is tampering with the climate thus making the polar ice caps melt. The amount of polar ice caps that have melted is already disastrous. This is actually a huge issue because if it continues the ocean levels will increase and there will be flash floods all over the globe. This will also cause weather anomalies that will strike the economy hopefully not with a finishing blow.

Global Warming = Global Meltdown by Writer's name or pen name: Your piece will be published under your first name and last initial, or you can use a pen name.  What first name and last initial will you use?

Global Warming is a serious issue that must be stopped!

Global Warming--WHY?? by Tamara J.

Antarctic animals need help. Temperatures are not good for our animals. Icecaps are melting and breaking apart. Animals depend on the sea to live.

Everybody Deserves A Chance To Get A College Education by Michael O.

I'm trying to show the president that everyone deserves an opportunity at a better education. I'm trying to get my point across that undocumented immigrant students deserve to go to college and should be granted access to financial aid money.

Education Or Die Trying by Mr. Hardy

I think that no child left behind should be revised.

Issues: Schools
Educate Our Children The Right Way! by Mr. ATL

I am writing this letter to our next President because I feel he should improve our educational system. Also I think the new president should terminate the old laws of education and create a new better law for the future of our country.

Issues: Education, Children