Below are the prompts for your midterm essay. You will write one essay, either a narrative, expository, or argumentative, in response to one of the provided prompts. You will only write one draft of this essay. It is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, April 4th. It must be typed.
First, read through all the prompts, then decide what type of essay you’d like to write. After that, pick which of the two prompts for that essay type you would like to write on. You have many worksheets and assignments with my feedback on each of these essay types, so I expect your essays to be well written and follow all the structure and organization rules we have studied.
A narrative essay will have an introduction that introduces the topic and has a thesis which applies to any reader. Then it will tell a story in the body and end with a conclusion which reflects on how the story and lesson (thesis) are related.
An expository essay will discuss or explain a point. It will have a clear introduction which will introduce the topics being discussed and ends with a concise thesis. Then it will have a body split into paragraphs with one topic per paragraph, all of which will explicitly support the thesis of the paper. It will also end with a clear conclusion that rewords, reminds, and relates.
An argumentative essay will first briefly introduce both sides of an issue, then have a thesis which clearly defines the author’s position on the topics, as well as lets the reader know what will be discussed in the essay. The body will include evidence and support for this thesis and will refute the opposing argument at least once. This paper’s conclusion should reword, remind, relate.
Please note that these are not research papers. Use what information you already have to support and discuss your points.
Finally, any plagiarism on this paper will result in an automatic zero. This will almost certainly ruin your chances to take the CATW so don’t risk it! The only way to learn and showcase your ability is to do your own work. Plagiarizing shows a lack of respect for your own work and my classroom and it will not be tolerated. Please see the information on your syllabus about plagiarism if you have any questions.
Expository essay prompts:
Does technology affect our relationships? How so?
Is diversity in the workplace important? Why or why not?
Narrative essay prompts:
Write about an experience that changed your beliefs or values.
Write about an experience you regret.
Argumentative essay prompts:
Do professional athletes get paid too much for what they do? Why or why not?
Can constantly having a smartphone with us a be a bad thing? Why or why not?
