Sports in the Classroom
Write a feature about the role sports play in education. Consider both the physical and psychological benefits and the controversies or challenges related to sports in schools. Incorporate perspectives from students, teachers, and coaches.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
- Use one example from your own life.
Writing essays
A mind at work, one subject at a time.
An essay collection gathers short nonfiction pieces: personal, critical, funny or all three. What ties them together is the writer's voice and way of seeing.
What readers expect
- A distinctive voice
- Personal stakes
- Surprising connections
- Pieces that stand alone
A tip before you start
Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.
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