Argumentative and Expository Essays

An essay in which you reflect whether Alexander Hamilton or Frederick Douglas made more significant contributions to society.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.9A

An essay in which you describe and categorize all the different categories of "nerds" and what their characteristics are.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.6.4

You have been asked to write an essay for your school's blog in which you support or oppose the use of an artist’s music in advertising. Use information from the “Should Musicians Change Their Tune?” passage set in your essay.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.9A

An essay about the effects wild animals and humans have on each other when they live in the same area.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

An essay about bands from the 60's and how they got their names.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

Your social studies class is researching the unique history of California. Using the information and examples found in “California’s History” passage set, write an essay to inform your about the history of gold in California.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

CCSS.W.6.8

Write an essay arguing for or against the requirement of physical education classes for all students. Your essay must be based on ideas and information from the passage set.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.9A

An essay about art created from found or recycled items that is based on research you did.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.4

CCSS.W.6.7

CCSS.W.6.8

You have been asked to write an essay for your school's blog in which you support or oppose the use of cellphones in schools. Use information from “Smart Phones Allow Social Learning" and "Cell Phones Promote Dishonesty and Distractions in Class."

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.9A

Your English teacher has assigned an essay where you have to give your opinion on whether or not bass players should use picks when they play.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2B