Read the list of expository essay topics below:
A. President Thomas Jefferson said, "One man with courage is a majority." Write an article for
your school newspaper explaining this quotation. Consider the importance of courage for
middle school students. Use examples to fully explain and develop your main idea.
B. What qualities must be present in a good, solid friendship? Write an essay to your
classmates discussing the necessary qualities for a friendship. Use examples to prove your
main idea.
C. What do you think inspires people to achieve success? Think about the qualities of a
person you consider successful. Write an essay to your teacher explaining the causes and
effects of success. You can include either positive or negative effects, or both. Explain using
examples of successful individuals.
D. Eleanor Roosevelt said, "You can often change your circumstances by changing your
attitude." Write an essay to your classmates discussing the effect your attitude can have on
your circumstances. You can use examples from your own life or other people's experiences
to explain.
E. President Clinton said, "We all need a sense of community, a sense that we are all in this
together. If we have no sense of community, the American dream will wither." In a school
newspaper article, discuss the importance of community and of working together to achieve a
common goal. Fully develop your main idea using examples from your own experiences or examples from books, television or movies