Month: May 2006

  • The Person at the Wheel

    The person at the wheel is a tough leader. He knows what he’s doing and he can handle adversity. Describe a leader you know. It may be your father, mother, teacher, coach, even the Prime Minister! Describe what he or she does to deserve the name of leader.

  • The Art of Nature

    In our highly industrialized and urbanized society, sometimes we forget about or ignore or overlook the beauties of nature. But when we do go to nature, we often have a rich experience. Choose an outstanding example from your contact with nature and write an essay about it. Be descriptive so that the reader can also…

  • No More Sports!

    Suppose all interscholastic sports had to be dropped for economic reasons. While you would be able to play these sports during gym period, all competition between schools would be at an end. Would this be a good or bad decision? What effect would it have on your education? Would you approve of the move or…

  • Pre-game Hype

    What’s it like before the big game? Describe how you, the team, the coach behave before the big game. Describe the sounds, the feelings, the action, the talk.

  • The Sport of the Future

    What sport, though a minor one now, will be the sport of the future, according to you? What reasons do you have for saying this? Explain your choice in an essay.

  • Playing the Game

    According to some commentators, winning should not be the paramount goal in sports competition. The paramount goals should be enjoyment, physical expression, and dedication. Which goal is paramount for you? Write an essay defending your position.

  • Movie Ratings

    Do you think the present method of rating movies is appropriate, effective, or unnecessary? Get the facts and take a position in a hard-hitting essay. Don’t be bland. Speak forthrightly.

  • If I Were a Movie Star

    Imagine your life as a movie star. Give yourself a movie name and describe in your blog how your life goes from day to day.

  • The Best Movie I Have Seen in a Long Time

    Discuss the best movie you’ve seen recently. What was its name? Who were its characters? What was its plot? What did you enjoy about it?

  • A Movie I Would Like To Be In

    Describe a film you’d like to act in. What is it about? Who are the characters? Which character would you like to play?