More+Explanatory+Prompt+Practice

**MORE EXPLANATORY PROMPT PRACTICE**

__ Practice #1 __ Many students enjoy doing something special for their family and friends. For example, they may take care of their younger sibling or help to cook a favorite meal.

Write an essay that describes something special that you would like to do for your family or friends. Explain why this would be something special and how your family or friends might react. Be sure to include details and facts to support your explanation.

__ Practice #2 __ You are submitting an essay to the annual essay competition at your school. You have been asked to consider how the following quotation is related to you.

“When you choose your friends, don’t be short-changed by choosing personality over character.”

- W. Somerset Maugham

Write an essay explaining what this quotation means to you. Use details and examples in your essay.

__ ** Practice #3 ** __ Many students enjoy doing something special for their family and friends. For example, they may take care of their younger sibling or help to cook a favorite meal. Write a letter to your family or friends that describes something special that you would like to do for them. Explain why this would be something special and how your family or friends might react. Be sure to include details and facts to support your explanation. 16