No Cell Phones! – Your school is considering banning the possession or use of cell phones.
Are Schools Getting It Done? – One or two generations ago, most students expected that they would graduate from high school or college and get a job working for someone else.
A Quote To You... – Think about what Rilke says. What does it mean? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
Which Language? – Take a position regarding what language you believe it would be the most beneficial for your friend to study.
New Tech – What are the pros and cons of school curriculums changing to incorporate ever-changing technology? Why do you think so?
2/3 Need Help? – Two thirds of all Americans are now considered overweight or obese, and obesity is at the root of the majority of American's health problems.
Exchange Program – You are going to participate in a foreign exchange program where you and another student swap homes and schools for a semester.
Physical Education – Physical Education is mandatory in many high schools. Do you think that this should be a necessary requirement in order to graduate?
Be Persuasive – Your school has decided that as students advance through high school, they should be given an additional privilege with every grade.
Married Teens? – What are the pros and cons of teenagers getting married? Take a position on the issue. Then write to your state legislature to convince them to agree with your opinion.
Equal Opportunity – Athletes make salaries that some people consider to be exorbitant. Meanwhile, people holding jobs as teachers and firefighters are barely making it financially from month to month.
Writing to Explain – Think about the prompt. Then write a letter in which you explain to a friend the relationship between change and individual actions and decisions.
Expository Writing – Read the quotation. How do you feel about age?
Write In Essay – Choose one of the writing prompts below. Write an essay that answers the prompt.
Breakout Gun Violence – Gun violence, in particular, mass shootings, have increased significantly over the years.