List five things you most dislike touching, then find five adjectives to describe each item (e.g. maggots – slithery, wriggly, writhing). Do the same for your other senses. Now, choose the most inspiring or disgusting or interesting adjectives and write an original narrative and descriptive story using those descriptions.

It isn’t always easy to be ourselves, especially when we are worried about what others may think of us. Tell about a time you pretended to be someone or something you were not.

Write about a recent traumatic, interesting or unexpected incident in which you were involved, but write from the point of view of someone else who was involved.

Today’s top professional athletes often have salaries and bonuses in the tens of millions of dollars. Do you think these athletes deserve such high compensation? Why or why not? Explain your position and use specific reasons and examples.

Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

Many people believe that honesty is the best policy. In your opinion, is it ever okay to lie? Explain your answer using specific reasons and examples.

According to some people, elderly drivers should be required to reapply for their driving licenses because with age comes diminished vision, hearing, and reaction time. How do you feel about this issue? Explain what you think should be done and why.

4 sentences each topic, all topics must be covered, no citations needed