- You are trying to persuade your skeptical parents that a "gap year"--taking a year off between high school graduation and college--will be beneficial.
- You have been asked to make a presentation to your school's principal and food service staff to propose healthier food choices in the cafeteria at a time when the overall school budget is constrained.
- You are making the case for the purchase of a specific model and make of car that will best fit your family's needs and resources.
- You are the student representative chosen to go before a group of local businesspeople to ask them to provide financial support of a proposed school trip.