Think or Sink Essay

1. Think or Sink Essay Using Key Covers students must compose a 3 paragraph essay on one of the following topics- • List ten things your class could do to help the homeless. • A new law has been passed to outlaw television. You must live by the law. List ten things you would do instead of watching television. • If you could add one day to every week, what would you name that day? Explain your reasoning. • If I walked into your room right now, what would it look like? • You are interviewing your hero but can ask him or her only five questions. What would you ask? • Describe a recent meal without including the names of any foods or drinks. • A genie has just told you that you can trade places with anyone in the world for an hour. Who would you absolutely not want to trade places with? Why? • If you could read your teacher's mind, what do you think it would say? • You don't have any money but would like to give your mother (or father) a special birthday present. What will you do? • If the teacher left you in charge of the class for an entire week, how would you plan your week? You will be observed and evaluated just as a teacher is, so no goofing off! • A new law has been passed that raises the driving age to 35 years old, the age of the safest drivers according to the Insurance Association. Write a persuasive speech to convince the lawmakers that someone younger should be allowed to drive. • Pretend that you are a parent talking to a child. Explain ten things that you would want that child to know about life. • You are attending the UFO convention. You are the keynote speaker and must prepare a speech entitled "UFO's--Fact or Fiction." Write this speech. • If you were governor of a state that bordered an ocean, what would you do to protect the ocean from pollution?

2. Essay must include… • Introduction • Body Paragraph • Conclusion • Name in header with essay topic • Proofread prior to printing • Be creative!