Explain what you might do to help a sick friend or relative.
Explain (Expository)
100
Write a letter to a store manager that describes how customers like to be treated in a place of business.
Store Manager
100
Compare and contrast a budget and an allowance.
Multi-paragraph essay (Expository)
100
In many countries, citizens are required to serve in the military for a year or more. Do you believe the United States should institute a similar practice? Why or why not? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Should the US require 1 year of military service from all citizens?
If you could life in any decade, which one would you choose and why? Convince a mad scientist to build a time machine that could take you to your chosen decade.
A mad scientist
200
What is your all-time favorite movie and why? Write an essay persuading readers to watch this film.
Multi-paragraph (persuasive)
200
Most of us have done things we didn’t want to do because of pressure from our peers. Tell about a time that you gave in to peer pressure
A time you gave in to peer pressure
200
What are the four steps to the writing process for MAP? (in order)
Brainstorm/Outline, Rough Draft, Edit, Final Draft
300
Movies and literature often deal with the theme of “counting your blessings.” Tell about an experience that led you to appreciate someone or something you’d taken for granted.
Tell a story
300
Describe your school to another 7th grader who is deciding whether or not they should attend Alta Vista.
Another 7th grader
300
Write a letter to a teacher requesting information about a poor grade.
A friendly letter (expository)
300
Discuss reasons for appreciating your parents.
Why I appreciate my parents
300
Writing that informs
What is Expository Writing?
400
Many things can interfere with our plans. Sometimes an illness prevents us from doing something we really want to do. Describe a time when you became ill and missed out on doing something you’d really been looking forward to.
Tell a story
400
Most of us remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we received shocking or important news. Tell the story of what you were doing when you heard about an important event and how that news affected you.
An adult (i.e. a teacher or a MAP grader)
400
Explain what you would do if you won the lottery.
Multi-paragraph (Expository)
400
Explain how different life would be without phones
Life without phones
400
Writing that tells a story
What is Narrative Writing?
500
Describe how climate dictates lifestyle.
Describe / Explain
500
Compare and contrast what life would be like on the moon and what it would be like on Mars.
An adult / MAP grader / Teacher
500
Describe the steps you would take if you wanted to research your family tree.
Multi-paragraph (Expository)
500
Explain how not getting enough sleep affects your day.
The effects of not getting enough sleep
500
The following is an example of what?
"Wow!" said Betty. "I did a fantastic job on the MAP!"