Writing Topics


#1 - Grammar - 16 January 2001 - 10 Lines
Tell us what you know about grammar.
#2 - What Makes a Story Good? - 17 January 2001 - 10 Lines
Talk about what makes you enjoy a story.
#3 - Excuses - 19 January 2001 - 10 Lines
Talk about at least three excuses you give your teachers.
#4 - Why did Mrs. Mallard Die? - 22 January 2001 - 10 Lines
Tell why you think Mrs. Mallard died, using examples from "The Story of an Hour."
#5 - Rebellion - 24 January 2001 - 12 Lines
Talk about what you do to rebel.
#6 - Am I a Bigot - 26 January 2001 - 14 Lines
A bigot is someone who judges someone else based on their looks or beliefs. Does this definition  make you one? Talk about what you think.
#7 - School Uniforms - 29 January 2001 - 14 Lines
People are being killed for their clothes. Studies say that having uniforms raises grades. Should we have them here at KC?
#8 - Favorite Song - 31 January 2001 - All
Write down the lyrics to your favorite song (from memory).
#9 - Similarities - 2 February 2001 - 14 Lines
Talk about the things in common between Edgar Alan Poe's "The Black Cat" and "The Cask of Amontillado." Give ideas on how these two stories could be combined into one.
#10 - Evolution - 5 February 2001 - 14 Lines
If could become an animal, which one would you choose to be? Make sure to talk about at least three reasons why you made your decision.
#11 - Personal Freedom - 7 February 2001 - 14 Lines
You have certain rights as a person that are violated every day for the improvement of specific situations (especially in the classroom). Discuss how you are affected by these violations on a daily basis and what you think about the limits placed upon you.
#12 - Life is NOT Fair- 9 February 2001 - 16 Lines
The average teenagers thinks or says out loud that life is not fair an average of 86 times a day. Discuss the things that you think are most unfair about life.
#13 - Snitching - 12 February 2001 - 16 Lines
Five out of six people will be a victim of violent crimes in their lifetime. You have the power to help reduce crime in society. Will you make a difference or continue to be silent?
#14 - Summary of "The Yellow Wallpaper"- 14 February 2001 - 16 Lines
Write a summary of your assigned reading last night from "The Yellow Wallpaper."
#15 - Do You Have it Easier than your Parents? - 16 February 2001 - 18 Lines
Talk about how life is easier or harder for you now than it was for you parents when they were your age.
#16 - Cellular Phones - 19 February 2001 - 18 Lines
Teens talk an average of 12 hours a week on cell phones. Their bills are often from 40 to 80 dollars. Should teens have to be more responsible about their cell phone usage? Should their parents have to pay the bills? Tell us what you think about this phenomenon.
#17 - Hallway Behavior - 21 February 2001 - 20 Lines
Students are loud in the hallways: yelling, swearing and using electronic devices. In doing these things you may be infringing on other's rights, is that an okay thing for you to be doing?
#18 - Media Violence - 23 February 2001 - 20 Lines
There is violence in almost everything that people watch on television. Some 80% of shows have 5 or more acts of violence in them. Does watching all of this violence desensitize us and lead us into violent lives? Answer in a way that directs your audience to think in one way or another.
#19 - School Scheduling - 26 February 2001 - 20 Lines
Today was midwinter break, but you find yourself in school. You could have used the day off, we all could have. Tell me what you think about the way that your days off are scheduled and how you would set it up if you were in charge.
#20 - Summary: "The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg" - 28 February 2001 - 20 Lines
Write a summary of "The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg." Write what you can remember at first, when you type it, break it down into a chapter by chapter summary.
#21 - Strict Parents - 2 March 2001 - 20 Lines
Studies have shown that students who have strict parents are less likely to do drugs and get themselves involved in things which they shouldn't be. Is this true? How strict are your parents, and how has that helped you out?
#22 - Tattoos and Piercings - 5 March 2001 - 20 Lines
Tattoos and Piercings are a form of expression, but do you really feel the need to mutilate yourself to express yourself. Discuss how you feel about the dangers and advantages to this sort of expression.
#23 - Metaphor: Hall Sweeps - 7 March 2001 - 10 Lines
Define Metaphor and discuss why hall sweeps is one.
#24 - Metaphor: The coat problem is the tip of the iceberg. - 9 March 2001 - 15 Lines
Define metaphor and talk about the example illustrated in this sentence.
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