Second In-class Essay

Choose one of the following prompts to write an analytical essay.

Have you ever taken a bus to a major downtown? Have you ever also taken a car to a major downtown? Why would you take the bus? Why would you take your car? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two modes of transportation? Which one do you prefer? Why? Explain your answer in specific detail.

Do you use Myspace? Does Myspace take a lot of your time? If so why? Think about the last time you logged onto Myspace, how long were you on for? What was the purpose for being on Myspace? Did your time on Myspace take you away from other responsibilities you had? Explain your answer in specific details.

Think about places to which you have traveled. In what ways are these places the same and in what ways are they different? Compare these places. Which place would you prefer? Describe in detail why you prefer one over the other.

Think about vacations in which you have taken. In what ways are these places the same and in what ways are they different? Compare these places. Which do you prefer? Describe in detail why you prefer one over the other.

Have you ever ridden a long-board skateboard? Have you also ridden a regular skateboard? Are there advantages or disadvantages to riding a long-board or a skateboard? Which do you prefer and why? Explain in detail why you prefer one over the other.

Have you seen movies both in theaters and at home?  Which is better? Why? Explain your answer in specific detail.

Have you played both soccer and basketball?  Which one do you prefer? Why? Explain your answer in specific detail.