In a formal expository paragraph of approximately 230 words, support this statement:

The lives of teenagers today are more difficult then the lives of teenagers 60 years ago.

write your short essay (paragraph) Listing ideas, facts, or opinions for each of the topics below. Your brainstorming lists should correlate to the type of essay:

expository

narrative

persuasive

1. The community has imposed a curfew of 10:00 P.M. for teenagers under 18, including weekends.

Brainstorming list: Persuasive

Identify which type of essay you are writing (expository, narrative, or persuasive). Then create your brainstorming list. Finally, write your short essay (paragraph) using your brainstorming list.

1. The community has imposed a curfew of 10:00 P.M. for teenagers under 18, including weekends.

2. A neighbor doesn't like your cat because he only likes dogs.

3. Your best friend is going to buy a used car and you know it is not dependable.

4. There is a new shopping center being constructed very near your neighborhood.