Please open Microsoft Word and begin working on the first writing assignment of the year. You will have the rest of the period to get as far as you can. Be sure to include your first and last name on this writing sample. When you finish, please send this word document to timbjornstad@me.com.

1. Some people feel that professional athletes and entertainers make too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Write a letter to the editor or an essay that would convince other people to feel the same way you do about this issue.
2. Lots of people try to give us advice—parents, friends, brothers or sisters, teachers, etc. Tell a true story about a time you were given or gave advice. Tell if the advice was followed or not and the results.
3. Common fads or trends in music, clothing, and recreation come and go. Choose one fad or trend that is popular now and explain why it is popular and if you think its popularity will last.

When you finish one of these prompts, please remember to send this Word attachment to my personal email listed above. Then print your paper and bring it to me at the front of the classroom by the end of the period on December 10th.