1. Your Own Car

2. Background: You have saved your money for a car and your 16 th birthday is around the corner. You want to take your driver’s test.You have saved your money for a car and your 16 th birthday is around the corner. You want to take your driver’s test. But, your mom (me) will not let you.But, your mom (me) will not let you. Persuade me otherwise.Persuade me otherwise.

3. Cars are too expensive, and require a lot of up keep.Cars are too expensive, and require a lot of up keep. A driver needs to be responsible and teens get into a lot of accidents.A driver needs to be responsible and teens get into a lot of accidents. Public transportation is a good alternative.Public transportation is a good alternative. Research Topics:

4. I will give you 3 reasons why you should not drive.I will give you 3 reasons why you should not drive. Use the computer and internet to prove me wrong.Use the computer and internet to prove me wrong. Next week, you will write me a letter using the evidence you found from your research to persuade me to change my mind.Next week, you will write me a letter using the evidence you found from your research to persuade me to change my mind. Directions:

5. Websites to Avoid www.wikipedia.orgwww.about.comwww.ask.com

6. Expectations You will talk about the research onlyYou will talk about the research only You will be nice to others while doing this assignment.You will be nice to others while doing this assignment. If you are off task, You will be removed from the computer.If you are off task, You will be removed from the computer.