Which writing approach would best address the purpose and audience of this
prompt?
Your science class is studying women's leading contributions to
science. Your task is to choose a scientist whose work should be
recognized, research her life and work, and inform your classmates
about her accomplishments.
A. Write a short presentation to show your classmates why your
chosen scientist's work is important.
B. Write an essay for your teacher describing the life and work of
your favorite female scientist.
C. Write a speech for an audience of parents explaining what you find
interesting about scientists in general.
D. Write a letter to your school newspaper arguing that the
contributions of women scientists have been ignored for too long.