What type of essay should I write?

Your social studies teacher has asked that you write a paper about civil rights leaders. Write an explanatory essay about famous civil rights activists. Your essay must be based on the ideas and information that can be found in the "Civil Rights Activists" passage set.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing which civil rights activist made the biggest difference for African-Americans. Your essay must be based on the ideas, concepts, and information that can be determined through an analysis of the "Civil Rights Activists" passage set.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether or not dog parks are a good idea. Your essay must be based on the ideas, concepts, and information that can be determined through an analysis of the "Are Dog Parks Helpful or Harmful" passage set.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

You have been asked to write an informational article on dog parks for a website that focuses on local news. Write an article that explains to residents all aspects of a dog park. Your article must be based on the ideas and information that can be found in the "Are Dog Parks Helpful or Harmful" passage set.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

You have been asked to write an informational article on Mesa Verde National Park for a website that focuses on travel to places of historical interest. Write an article that explains to tourists the significance of Mesa Verde National Park as a travel destination. Your article must be based on the ideas and information that can be found in the "Mesa Verde National Park" passage set.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

You are on the student council of a Colorado school. Write an essay for the student council either for or against attending the Centennial Birthday Celebration at Mesa Verde National Park for this year's class trip. Your essay must be based on the ideas, concepts, and information that can be determined through an analysis of the "Mesa Verde National Park" passage set.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

Your social studies class is researching both traditional and unexpected heroes. Using the information and examples found in the "Courage and Heroism" passage set, write an informative essay on what it means to be courageous.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

You are to write an essay in which you take a position on school uniforms. Use the information in the text set to support your position.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

You are to write an essay in which you explain the reason students must wear school uniforms. Use the information in the text set for support.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative

You have been asked to address the teachers to explain the recycling program at Heritage. Write an essay which explains paper, plastic, and aluminum recycling. Use the information in the text set for support.

• argumentative

• informative

• narrative