Directions: Write a paper using 'point of view' according to the instructions below.

1. Write an account of your day from the 'point of view' of your pet.
2. Analyze your daily activities and write about them from 'another' point of view. You can write from any point of view that you choose. You should include at least 3 paragraphs (morning, afternoon, evening) in your narrative. Identify the point of view.

Directions: Write a letter according to the instructions below.

A. Name a problem in your community and how you would solve it if you had the power.

B. Put your thoughts in the form of a 'letter to the editor' of your local newspaper.

D. Your letter should be at least 150 but not more than 200 words. Be certain to use correct capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph form.

Directions: Write a short essay according to the instructions below.

A. Everybody seems to prefer one special time of year to any other. What's your favorite time? Describe your favorite season of the year, compare and contrast it with other seasons, and tell why you like this season the best of all.

B. You should create a persuasive essay of at least three paragraphs, writing to convince others that your season is the best season of all. Your assignment is to "Sell the Season." Be certain to use correct capitalization, punctuation and paragraph form.

Directions: Write a comparison essay (also called Compare and Contrast essay) according to the instructions below.

A. Write a comparison essay paper in which you make a comparison between two items, two places, two people, two ideas, or two theories.

B. By writing a good comparison essay paper, you will be helping your readers to understand the differences between the two subjects or to choose which of them is preferable.

C. As you write your comparison essay paper, be sure that you stress the differences between the two items as well as the similarities. Note: A comparison essay (compare and contrast essay) typically lists a minimum of three similarities and three differences. Each compares and contrast characteristic should be at least one paragraph, so your paper should contain a minimum of five paragraphs (Introduction, 3 descriptive paragraphs, and a Concluding paragraph).

D. Listed below are some ideas to get you going. You do not have to choose items on this list.

two schools
bicycles and motorcycles
black bears and grizzly bears
two cities or states
two kinds of music
two athletes
Dolphins and whales
Dogs and cats
two political candidates
karate and kung fu
roller skating and ice skating
two stores
two friends
DVD's and CD's

E. Be certain to use correct capitalization, punctuation, and paragraph form.