12. Writing Situation:  A litter problem has developed on your school's campus. Students are throwing trash on the ground, leaving empty soda cans and bottles outside on benches, and dropping napkins and other trash on the cafeteria floor rather than carrying them to the trash can. Your principal has asked students to take more care, but the litter problem persists. The principal has reacted by canceling all after-school activities until the problem is resolved.

Consider the advantages and/or disadvantages of this action.  What is your position on this issue?

Directions for Writing:  Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons.