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Essay Assignments

Classification Essay 1: Relationship in Ruins

Discuss the kinds of problems that can ruin a relationship. It is up to

you to decide what the relationship is—it may be a romance, a

friendship, a marriage, a student–teacher relationship, a relationship

with a coworker, or a relationship with a neighbor. Choose the type of
relationship that you wish to discuss, then write an essay about the

types of problems that might ruin it.

Classification Essay 2: Classy Classification

Write an essay classifying one of the following items having to do with

classes.

assignments tests

desks schedules

professors textbooks

classmates note takers

Classification Essay 3: It Takes All Kinds

Write a classification essay categorizing one of the types of people

below.

pet owners parents

drivers neighbors

dates sports fans