Essay Options

1 “. . . it was terrific theatre . . .”

Write a personal essay about your experience (as performer and/or audience member) of the dramatic arts: plays, musicals, concerts, comedy, etc.

2 Write an article (serious and/or light-hearted) for a popular magazine on being a good neighbour.

3 “Isn’t that funny, and sad, too? Write a short story suggested by the above quotation.

4 “. . . a certain freedom . . . Write a personal essay about your understanding of freedom and why you think it is important.

5 “But there is hopeful news as well . . . You have been elected by your classmates to deliver a speech at your schools graduation ceremony. Write the text of the speech you would give, encouraging your audience to be optimistic about the future.

6 “We have everything we need to get started . . . Write a practical Guide for Young People containing helpful advice and useful information for life after school.

7 “What a strange meeting! Write a short story in which two unusual or eccentric characters meet for the first time.