What are the advantages and disadvantages of having longer school days but more days off school? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘It was my fault so I decided to do something about it.

Write a story in which a pair of sunglasses plays an important part.

Your Principal wants to make your school more environmentally friendly. You have an idea which you think will help. Your Principal asks you to write an article for the school magazine to explain your idea and to ask other students to help you. Write your magazine article. You must include the following: • what your school already does to help the environment • details of your idea and how the other students can help • how the whole school will benefit. Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your magazine article interesting and informative. Start your magazine article with a suitable headline.

Describe what the place where you live is like in the early morning and in the early evening. (Remember you are describing the atmosphere, the activities and any people as well as the place.)

‘In the future, schools will not exist and all education will be done online at home.’ Would this be a good thing? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

People are influenced more by their friends than by their families.’ Do you think this is true? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

Write a story about a person with a hidden talent

Last year, your best friend at school moved away to live in another town. Recently, a very important person came to visit your school. You decide to write a letter to your friend with all the details of the visit. Write your letter. You must include the following: • who the important person was and when the visit took place • details of what happened during the visit • why the visit was important for you and your school. Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your letter interesting and informative. Start your letter ‘Dear ...,’ and remember to supply a suitable ending.

Describe your favourite holiday location. (Remember you can describe the surroundings and the local people, as well as the place.)

What helps people to succeed in life: their appearance, their personality or their opinions? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

‘Playing competitive sport is the best way to keep fit and healthy.’ What is your opinion? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘There were two very different opportunities and he knew he had to choose the right one.’

Write a story in which a broken light plays an important part.

Write a story called Who am I? about a person who suddenly loses their memory. In your writing, create a sense of drama and suspense.