You can write about what you want to do with your life someday.

thats two random ideas…

For example, I have an incredibly messy computer desk. I could do a humorous piece describing it, or a cutesie piece describing the baby mouse that visited the desk one chilly day and went to sleep on the warm USB hub. I could write an analysis (straight or semi-humorous) of the effects on my work of such a mess. I could plan a logical way to deal with the problem, or analyse the mental process that leads to such disorganization. I might even write a piece of fiction about someone trying to cope with the situation. That’s over 100 words right there and I haven’t described the mess at all.

Try examining your world in more detail – instead of saying “I like to read,” do a review of a book you read recently. Instead of saying “Homelessness is a problem,” describe homeless people you have seen, or explain why it is so hard to solve the problem. Instead of listing your family members, do a character sketch of one of them, or contrast and compare a couple of them. Explain, with examples, why your best friend is your friend. Go for a half-hour walk and describe the signs you see of changing seasons. If you had a $500 budget, how would you redecorate your room? Google “hobbies” and report on one you’d never thought of. Write instructions for a Martian on how to do some everyday thing. Describe a small space so that an artist could draw it. Explain why you like or dislike a school subject – give specific examples.

And be glad you’re only asked for 250 words in English! When I was in university, I had a prof who assigned 500 to 1000 lines a week in Latin drama with a thousand-word commentary.

well good luck with your reports =]

describe the mall (the fact that there are a lot of people–who generally ignore each other)

what kind of trees grow in your back yard

what kind of birds do you see, hear?

describe your neigborhood – is it rich and quiet, poor and noisy, average income,

write a fiction – but say it is so (you know creative writing)