ESSAY IDEAS FOR WEEK 11!

This week we have some freedom with the weekly essay. You may write about any topic of your choosing, provided you use a proper essay format with an introduction, paragraphs and a conclusion.

Here are some ideas to get you started:


Chores (Persuasive)


Many parents give their children certain chores or tasks to do at home. Should children have to do chores or tasks at home? Be sure to explain why you think it is a good idea or a bad idea. Include examples to support your reasons.

Cousin (Descriptive)


Pretend that you have a cousin you've never met. Your cousin lives in another state, but you want him or her to get to know you. Write a letter to your cousin describing yourself. Include what you look like, your personality, and your interests.

Feeling Happy (Descriptive)

Think about something that made you happy recently. Describe fully what happened and how you felt. Also explain why it made you feel that way.

Make a Change (Cause-Effect)


Think of something in your school which needs to be changed. Describe why it has to be changed. Explain how this change will affect students.

Earn Money (Process)


Pretend that your class publishes a newspaper. Your classmates write to you and ask for help. You then tell them what they should do. You just got this letter:


Dear Secret Helper,

I am in year 8. I really want a bike! All my friends have bikes. But I only have $5. How can I make money for a bike? Help!

Your friend,

Sammie


Can you help Jimmy? Answer his letter. Describe one way he can make money for his bike and write in detail everything Jimmy needs to do to earn enough money for the bike.

Monday and Friday (Compare and Contrast)


Mondays and Fridays are both school days; however, they are different in some ways. Write an essay describing what Mondays are like, including how you feel and what you do on Mondays. Then, describe what Fridays are like. Explain two ways that Mondays and Fridays are similar, and explain two ways that they are different. Include examples to support your points.


Foods for Health (Cause and Effect)


We need to eat many different kinds of foods to grow strong and healthy. Write a description of at least three foods you think are needed for a healthful diet. Explain the benefit each food brings to you. Also describe what you think would happen to your body if you did not eat these healthy foods.

New Subject to Study (Persuasive)


Imagine that your teacher wants to teach a new subject for the next few weeks. Your teacher will take suggestions, and then let the students vote on the new subject. What subject should your class choose? Write an essay to support your choice and to persuade the other students to vote for your choice.


Have a look at this website for some more ideas of what to write about.