1. Name that Essay! Is it Summary? Narrative? Response to Lit? or Persuasion

2. Name that Essay! You have the opportunity to invite any performer you can think of to come to our school for an assembly. Convince your principal that your choice is the perfect choice for Hart.

3. Name that Essay! Tell about a time when you saw someone famous in person.

4. Name that Essay! Summarize the movie Ever After.

5. Name that Essay! Analyze one of the characters from the TV show Lost.

6. Name that Essay! Every story has a theme. Discuss the various themes in the story Where the Red Fern Grows

7. Name that Essay! Analyze the way the main character changed throughout the course of the story.

8. Name that Essay! You bought some defective clothing and you would like to return it for a full refund. Write a letter to the owner of the company explaining why you should receive your money back in full.

9. Name that Essay! Write an essay telling what the following article is about.

10. Name that Essay! Write about a time when you were extremely proud of your actions.

11. Name that Essay! Write about a time when you were seriously hurt.

12. Name that Essay! Write about a time when your parents were very disappointed in your actions.

13. Name that Essay! Convince me that you are a great friend.

14. Name that Essay! Should schools allow junk food to be sold or should they limit the foods kids can buy to healthy choices?

15. Name that Essay! Read the section in your history book about the Renaissance and give the main points of the article.

16. Name that Essay! Retell the main parts of The Pearl

17. Name that Essay! Analyze Juana in the story The Pearl

18. Name that Essay! Analyze the theme in The Pearl

19. Name that Essay! Kino showed extreme avarice in the story The Pearl. Tell about a time when you were greedy.

20. Name that Essay! Is Kino a villain in the story, The Pearl or is he a hero?

21. Name that Essay! You have the opportunity to start a club at Hart. What should it be?

22. Name that Essay! You are nominating one teacher for an award. Why does this certain teacher deserve it?

23. Name that Essay! You think your parent should change your bedtime.

24. Name that Essay! Everyone gets scared from time to time. Describe a time when you were frightened.