Essay Writing Types and Themes

"Under the Rice Moon" tells a story about a caged bird and a sickly young girl who understand one another. Read the story. Then write an essay discussing the story's theme, or message, and how the author uses the bird and the story's characters to express the message. Be sure to include examples and details from the story to support your ideas. Do not merely summarize the story. Remember that your response will be evaluated in two ways—on your understanding of the story and on the quality of our writing.

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• Narrative

• Argument

"The Dinner Party" tells a story about a social gathering in India. Read the story. Then write an essay in which you discuss how the author uses the characters in the story to express a message. Support your ideas with examples and details from the story. Do not merely summarize the story. Remember that your response will be evaluated in two ways–on your understanding of the story and on the quality of your writing.

• narrative

• informative

• argument

Read "Heeding the Call." Then, write an essay explaining how Martin Luther King, Jr.'s experiences as a young person shaped his beliefs and actions as an adult. Be sure to include specific information from the article to support your explanation. Do not merely summarize the article. Remember that your response will be evaluated in two ways—on your understanding of the article and on the quality of your writing.

• informative

• narrative

• argument

In the article, "Is TV Good for Students" It has been said that television has little real educational value. What is the best claim on this issue? Write an essay supporting the claim with convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail.

• narrative

• informative

• argument

You have read “Are You Being Watched?” Would you be in favor of facial recognition technology being used in your town or school? Write an essay that argues your point of view. Be sure to support your argument with reasons and evidence.

• argument

• narrative

• informative

 Should Instagram Get Rid of Likes? Write an essay explaining whether you think Instagram should hide or get rid of likes. Include evidence from this article to support your claim.

• argument

• informative

• narrative

 You have read “Spying on the South.” Write a narrative from Mary’s point of view about the risks she faced as a spy during the Civil War.

• narrative

• informative

• argument

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Read "A Lady in a Machine-Shop." Then, write an essay explaining what skills and qualities Margaret Knight possessed that led to her success as an inventor. Be sure to include specific information from the article to support your ideas. Do not merely summarize the article. Remember that your response will be evaluated in two ways–on your understanding of the article and on the quality of your writing. 

• informative

• narrative

• argument

The passage focuses on creatures from two different species helping each other. Write an essay explaining how the passage shows a way in which people and animals help each other. Use evidence from the passage to support your essay.

• narrative

• argument

• informative

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After reading the passage “The Life”  the two main characters were Sally and Andy. Rewrite the main event  from Andy’s point of view instead of Sally's point of view. Be sure to include the characters emotions and thoughts and words.

• narrative

• informative

• argument

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