Ideas for expository/ persuasive essays
1. My school is special for two reasons.
2. I enjoy (holiday) for two reasons.
3. Every day I have two chores that I must tackle.
4. Two things make a weekend great for me.
5. Our school field trip to _______________ was the greatest for two reasons.
6. If I could be the principal for one day, I would change two things in our school.
7. Our trip to _______________ was the best / worst vacation on record.
8. I think people get hooked on soap operas for two reasons.
9. Americans desperately need to look at alternative sources of fuel.
10. I think ______________ was the most important invention of the 20th century.
11. Think you don’t like fast food? I bet the food at ___________ could change your mind.
12. Let me create the new TV schedule and I could make some real improvements.
13. Visiting _____________ strikes fear into my heart.
14. One childhood toy will always be special to me for two reasons.
15. Parents need to be honest with their children.
16. I deserve a bigger allowance.
17. I dread trips to the dentist.
18. Two creatures of the ocean fascinate me.
19. I hate/ love team sports for two reasons.
20. I prefer swimming in a lake to swimming in a chlorinated pool.
21. Reading is the greatest hobby for two reasons.
22. I remember the best / worst day I have ever spent with my family.
23. Make me the supreme ruler of the world and I will change two things.
24. I love to hear the pitter patter of rain.
25. I think ___________ make the best pets in the world
26. My best friend is special for two reasons.
27. Let me tell you about the most fascinating insect on earth.
28. This year I learned two important lessons.
29. After I graduate from school, I plan to work as a _________________.
30. I think we should / should not have school uniforms.
31. I think homework should be eliminated.
32. I think our school should teach a foreign language beginning in grade ______ .
33. I think our class should take a field trip to _____________________ .
34. Helmets should be mandatory for all bike riders and skateboarders.
35. Skateboarders should always wear safety equipment.
36. Cell phones should / should not be banned from our school.
37. I would like to give my brother an award for ___________________________.
38. I think the post office should issue a stamp in honor of _________________ .
39. When ______________ invented the ______________ our world became a better / worse place.
40. Voting is one of our most important civic duties.
41. One invention has drastically changed the lives of people.
42. I would have liked to live in 1776 for two reasons.
43. I would like to visit _________________ for two reasons.
44. A good neighbor has two endearing qualities.
45. I have two pet peeves.
46. I may be young, but I know two things I can do to help save our environment.
47. My family is a happy family.
48. Having the latest styles in clothing has some distinct advantages / disadvantages.
49. Some of my favorite times and best memories never cost a dime.
50. I would give new students in our school two important pieces of advice.
51. Daily exercise is important.
52. I have two important goals.
53. I have two qualities that I think will make me successful in life.
54. Good manners are important.
55. Television shows have become too violent.
56. Smoking should be banned from all public buildings.
57. Deer hunting season should be extended.
58. I think _________________ was our best United States President.
59. My favorite first lady is ______________________________ .
60. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
61. Computers have made a big difference in my life.
62. People should not use pesticides to control weeds in their yards.
63. Many people think the wolf is an evil animal; I say it is a misunderstood animal.
64. The Pacific Salmon is the most fascinating fish in the world.
65. In spite of the long difficult journey, many people traveled to the Klondike in the 1800s.
66. Every war has produced heroes.
67. During the Great Depression many people faced difficult times.
68. Many people are concerned that children are not as healthy as they should be.
69. Many people are concerned about obesity in America.
70. I know two things all students could do to help insure their success in school.
71. We must do certain things if we want to earn the respect of others.
72. Arthropods need acute senses for several reasons.
73. _________________ is the strongest of all superheroes.
74. ____________________ was one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the world.
75. ______________ was the most impressive woman scientist in history.
76. It is easy to identify a painting from the Impressionism Period.
77. Country music relaxes me.
78. We must help animals on the endangered species list.
79. Harry Houdini was the world’s greatest magician.
80. We must work to preserve the rainforest.
81. If I were the President of the U.S. I would award a Medal of Freedom to _________ .
82. Mosquitoes can ruin a summer night but they actually do good things for us.
83. By questioning Aristotle’s ideas, Gallileo became one of the world’s greatest scientists. Two of his
discoveries are still taught in school today.
84. Two of my favorite flowers are grown from bulbs.
85. In spite of serious problems, two of the world’s greatest composers have produced classical pieces
of music that will thrive forever because of their flawless design.
86. Two types of glaciers, alpine glaciers and continental glaciers, cover vast land areas.
87. My favorite morals from Aesop’s fables have taught me valuable lessons.
88. Living on a farm, I have advantages that my friends in town do not have.
89. I would enjoy wearing the fashions of the middle 19th century.
90. During the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, Spain became a powerful monarchy for two reasons.
91. Fire changed the world.
92. Remembering two important safety rules will help me if a fire breaks out in my house.
93. Since Martha Washington, American people have shown a strong interest in the first lady, but I
find ___________________ to be the most fascinating of all the first ladies.
94. Bait casting and spinning are two ways of casting over long distances with heavy lures or baits
with sinkers.
95. Many people believe that UFO’s are spaceships from worlds beyond the solar system. I find the
reports of the strange inhabitants fascinating but questionable.
96. Two American folk heroes stand out in my memory because of their larger than life
accomplishments
97. Henry Ford left a lasting influence on America.
98. A visit to the forts built by settlers in North America as protection taught me about the difficulties
faced by our forefathers.
99. Being a 4H member has taught me valuable life skills.
100.
As I toured the Louvre in France I found one work of art that fascinated me above all others.
101.
Benjamin Franklin attended school for only two years, but his accomplishments have proven
his amazing creativity and intelligence.
102.
When prehistoric people learned to kill animals for food, they also discovered uses for the rest
of the animal.
103.
Having read many opinions about capital punishment, I have some reasons why I feel it should
be banned.
104.
Having completed my writing, I spent the rest of the period daydreaming about what I would
do after school.
105.
Having planned a weekend of camping, my family and I chose to do something else when the
rain began to pour.
106.
Having studied hurriedly for the test, I neglected to mention two important contributions made
by the ancient Greeks.
107.
As I browsed the library, I chose to read ______________________.
108.
In order to save money for Christmas, I formed a careful plan and stuck to it.
109.
I visited two provinces while traveling in Canada.
110.
The elderly gentleman told the teenager, “Your generation has values quite different than my
generation.”
111.
Visiting Washington D C made my summer memorable.
112.
Eating vegetables will provide me with many healthy benefits.
113.
Studying astronomy could help me in my career choice.
114.
To write a logical paragraph, I need two specific skills.
115.
To improve today’s world, I believe all people should follow just two general rules.
116.
Returning home after a five year absence, I noticed some dramatic changes in my community.
117.
Perfect parents must possess some unique qualities.
118.
To have attained international stardom, a celebrity needs to have talents that today’s youth
appreciate.
119.
To have ignored the warning, The Surgeon General has determined that cigarette smoking is
dangerous to your health,” I would have had to shown two forms of stupidity.
120.
To have survived her ordeal, Anne Frank must have possessed some unique qualities.
121.
Visiting Japan, I learned some interesting facts about their history.
122.
Located in Cooperstown, New York, the Baseball Hall of Fame provides outstanding displays
for baseball lovers.
123.
Worn emotionally and exhausted physically, the old man recalled incidents from his youth.
124.
Satisfied with my family, I would never try to change them.
125.
Determined to get the best education possible, I have set some important goals for myself.