I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay (Read and Write)

Writing Prompts and Writing Inspiration for Kids.

See other books in THE READ AND WRITE SERIES

• I Want a Dog: My Opinion Essay
• I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay
• My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay
• My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay (forthcoming, 2017)

When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they considercarefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Melliewants a cat that pounces, but Dennis wants a lazy cat, like his lazydog, Clark Kent. Mellie wants a lap cat, but Dennis just wants a warmbody BESIDE him. They consider different cat personalities, familysituations, and personal preferences.

Mellie writes an opinion essay for her teacher, Mr. Eagle. But will her essay convince her parents to get the cat of her dreams?

This story takes a popular subject--kids getting a pet--and adds cats of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. Inthe end, it's the cousins and the cats that keep a reader turning thepage. What kind of cat will Mellie choose? Will Dennis want the samekind of cat?

PRAISE FROM CAT EXPERTS
". . .absolutely delightful book . . .It is a charming story of the two children each going throughthe process of finding a cat who best fits their own preferences. Theplayful illustrations compliment the humorous and educational quality of the book." Joan Miller, Chair, CFA Outreach and Education, Cat Fancier'sAssociation

"This is quite simply as informative a catbook as any text out there. "-- Alexis Mitchell, Syracoon/Furensics, Maine Coon Cat Breed CouncilSecretary, Maine Coon Cat breeders of CFA

". . .a delightful book. Being both ateacher who works with dyslexic students, and a breeder of pedigreedcats, I would highly recommend this book to young writers. "-- Julie Keyer, Faculty, The Lewis School of Princeton, CFA BreedCouncil Secretary, Oriental CatsThis story hits many notes:

• A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie
• Information on cat breeds
• Responsible cat ownership
• Mentor-text for teaching writing
• Model opinion essay for elementary students
• Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write
• Completes the writing process by showing the results of Mellie's essay

I WANT A CAT almost makes opinion essays look too easy.