Monday, October 18, 2010

Daily Expository Blog Posts

You are to write and post 3 of the prompts to your blog daily for the remainder of the month of October and for the month of November. Post should be 250 words minimum and 500 maximum. Please write in the order listed below.
1.       Explain outdoor living to a person with an apartment in the city.
2.       Explain how two people of different interests and backgrounds could become unlikely allies.
3.       Explain the problems, both personal and societal, that result from obesity.
4.       Describe your vision of an ideal vacation.
5.       Explain, in detail, a situation where a change of plans becomes necessary.
6.       Describe the purposes of the Internet. Include various viewpoints, including that of users and providers.
7.       Describe how and why people choose the particular foods they eat.
8.       Math is a required subject. Explain why it is so important.
9.       Discuss the causes of and problems resulting from teenage smoking.
10.   Discuss a public health concern that you believe is serious enough to warrant immediate attention.
11.   Describe a major environmental problem and what you believe should be done about it.
12.   Discuss how a person achieves fame and fortune and how it changes the individual’s life.
13.   Discuss how conveniences change people’s lives.
14.   Describe techniques or methods that could help teachers do their job more effectively.
15.   Describe how communication has changed in the last 20 years.
16.   Explain what cooperation means to you and why it is important.
17.   Explain the meaning of diversity.
18.   Discuss the importance of pride in one’s work.
19.   What is special about you? Explain what makes you a unique individual.
20.   Discuss the events in the life of your favorite author, sports figure, or performer. Explain how these events relate to the person’s achievements.
21.   Describe techniques and behavior that make a person a good driver.
22.   Explain how different modern life would be without computers.
23.   Explain pollution to a visitor from another planet.
24.   Explain the causes and effects of impulse buying.
25.   Explain the causes and effects of prejudice.
26.   Describe your favorite game. Explain why it is your favorite.
27.   Tell how you can make a new friend.
28.   Explain what you should do if you want to end a relationship.
29.   You must pass a college admissions test. Explain what you have to do to achieve this goal.
30.   You want to buy a new state of the art computer. Detail the steps you would have to take to ensure that you will make an appropriate decision regarding this major investment.
31.   Brothers and sisters do not always get along. Describe the kinds of problems this discord creates in families and the best way to handle a situation like this.
32.   Describe your favorite season and explain why it is your favorite.
33.   Describe a vegetable that you truly dislike.
34.   Describe a typical day of your life.
35.   Describe a master plan that would make your community a better place to live.
36.   Explain how to choose the right college.
37.   With the hope of preserving family history, describe the kinds of questions to ask an older relative.
38.   You are asked to write an article about a person newly arrived from another country. Discuss the kinds of information you would include.
39.   Discuss reasons for appreciating your parents.
40.   If you could live during any decade, which decade would you choose? Why?
41.   Your best friend’s birthday is coming up. Describe the plan you created to make this birthday celebration the kind your friend will always remember.
42.   Describe the tasks you need to complete before you attend college in another state.
43.   Choose a foreign country you would like to visit and explain why you find that country so appealing.
44.   Explain how different modern life would be without cell phones.
45.   Describe the most luscious, decadent dessert you can imagine.
46.   Many people spend a great deal of time with animals. Write about the relationships that people have with animals.
47.   Describe a teenage fad and the reasons you believe caused its popularity.
48.   Describe a favorite music video to a friend who has not had a chance to see or hear it.
49.   You are about to spend a year abroad and must learn a new language. Describe the steps you would take to accomplish this goal as quickly as possible.
50.   Describe a favorite movie to a person who wants to know all about it but will not have the opportunity to see it.
51.   Explain how not getting enough sleep affects your day.
52.   Describe the most effective teacher you have ever had.
53.   Describe a person who is especially interesting.
54.   Compare and contrast understanding and knowledge.
55.   Compare and contrast public schooling and homeschooling.
56.   Describe how weather affects your mood.
57.   Compare and contrast spicy foods and sweet foods.
58.   Compare and contrast foods you eat raw and foods that are cooked.
59.   Compare and contrast dressing for a formal occasion and dressing informally.
60.   Compare and contrast cats and dogs.

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