One day a spaceship lands on the playground of your school. Tell about what happens next.
What is narrative?
100
Convince your parents to raise your allowance. Support your opinion with reasons.
What is persuasive?
100
Imagine you traded places with your favorite athlete for a day. Tell about your day.
What is narrative?
100
Owning a pet is a big responsibility. Explain how to properly care for an animal.
What is expository?
100
What makes a good friend? Write about three personality traits that you look for in a friend. Support your ideas with examples.
What is expository?
200
Explain why you think students drop out of school.
What is expository?
200
Write a story about what it would be like if you woke up one morning with wings.
What is narrative?
200
Some people think professional athletes make way too much money. What do you think? Take a stand.
What is persuasive?
200
You're minding your own business, watering your plants, when one of them says, "thank you." Write a story about it.
What is narrative?
200
Just about everybody loves music. What is your favorite music and why?
What is expository?
300
Should there be a dress code at your school? Convince your reader of your position.
What is persuasive?
300
You're hungry and you need a snack. Give directions on how to make a delicious PB & J.
What is expository?
300
Imagine your team is down by one goal. You get the pass and have an open shot on goal. What happens next?
What is narrative?
300
Trees are important for many reasons. Give three reasons trees are important. Be sure to provide details to support your answer.
What is expository?
300
Every day you pass a door. Every day you try to open the door. Every day the door is locked, except for today. Write a story about what's behind the door.
What is narrative?
400
The bells rings, but your teacher is no where to be found. Suddenly, a mysterious message appears on the Smart Board. What does it say? What happens next?
What is narrative?
400
What is your favorite video game and why?
What is expository?
400
Suppose you invented a game. What would the rules be? How would it be played? Be sure your writing is clear and well organized.
What is expository?
400
One day, as you're petting and talking to your friend's dog, it answers back! Write a story about it.
What is narrative?
400
After a long day at school, homework is the last thing you want to do! Or is it? What is your opinion on the issue of homework? Choose a side and provide reasons to support your opinion.
What is persuasive?
500
If you could make any changes to your school's lunchroom, what would you change and why?
What is expository?
500
During your birthday party, a strange woman rings the doorbell, hands you a wrapped present, and leaves. Tell about what's in the box.
What is narrative?
500
Explain the game of football to a friend. What are some of the rules? What are some of the strategies? Be sure your writing is clear and well organized.
What is expository?
500
Dogs and cats are popular pets, but what makes the best pet? Persuade your reader to see your point of view.
What is persuasive?
500
What would life be like if you had your own personal genie? What would you wish for? Tell about a time when one wish went horribly wrong.