1 st Period
A Moment in History
By the time students enter high school, they have learned about many moments in history that have influenced our world today. Think about a moment in history you studied and consider its importance.
Write a composition in which you discuss a moment in history. Share its importance in today's world. Be sure to support the moment with details and examples.
4 th
Effects of Technology
Technology and the changes it brings can have a very big effect on our lives. Which technological change has had the largest effect on life in this country? Why?
Write an essay explaining the technology you have chosen and how it has affected our lives.
5th
Growing Towards Maturity
A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably. -- Eleanor
Roosevelt
Maturity is a virtue that we all strive for but often find difficult to obtain. It is a quality that we must acquire at some point in our lives as we become adults. What do you think it means to be a mature person?
Write a well-organized essay in which you describe what you think are some of the qualities that make a person mature. Be sure to include specific examples to support your ideas.
6 th
Career Goals

Upon graduating from high school, it is important for students to think about their plans for the future, whether they include additional schooling, joining the workforce, or some other activity.
Think about what you would like your career to be after you graduate from high school.
In a well-developed essay, state your career goals for the next five years and explain your plans to achieve these goals.
8 th
Favorite Villain
"The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture."- Alfred Hitchcock
In the world of film and literature, villains have been used to show the opposite of the hero. Where the hero is strong and makes honorable decisions, the villain is usually selfcentered and uses evil to damage the lives of others for his own purposes. Villains sometimes fill us with fear, anger and occasionally sadness. In general, every great tale of a hero also has a villain that we love to hate. Think of your favorite villain from either literature or film. How is he/she an opposite figure to a hero? What character traits make him/her such a great villain?
In a detailed essay, describe your favorite villain and his/her villainous traits. Compare the villain's traits to the hero's traits to support your description.