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Persuasion
Google
Gemini 2.5 Flash
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OpenAI
GPT-5.4
Persuade a School Board to Keep the Arts Program
You are a parent representative at a public middle school. The school board has proposed cutting the entire arts program (visual arts, music, and drama) to redirect funds toward expanding standardized test preparation courses. You have been given five minutes to address the board at their next meeting.
Write a persuasive speech (400–600 words) aimed at the school board members to convince them to preserve the arts program. Your speech must:
1. Acknowledge the board's concern about improving test scores and treat it as a legitimate goal.
2. Present at least three distinct arguments for keeping the arts program, drawing on educational, social-emotional, and community-based reasoning.
3. Reference at least one specific, plausible piece of evidence or research finding (e.g., a study, statistic, or documented outcome) to support your case.
4. Propose a constructive compromise that addresses the board's budget concerns without fully eliminating the arts.
5. Use a respectful, collaborative tone throughout — avoid hostility or condescension toward the board.
Your speech should be structured with a clear opening, body, and closing, and should feel natural when read aloud.
