Approach to writing a composition

Composition is one kind of writing where you can write how and what you feel.

Tips on how to write a good essay :

Plan your essay in advance Do not write straight away. Plan before you begin.
Jot down briefly the main ideas, supporting paragraphs and points.
Write clear and simple sentences to express your meaning in simple words.
Stay focused on the main idea of your essay.
Re-read your essay in the end.

Whether you wish to concentrate on several different types of pets (e.g. hamsters, terrapins and dogs) or just one species is entirely up to you, the author. You're the one writing the essay and nobody can tell you what to write. But be objective. Since the topic is "Advantages and Disadvantages of owning a pet", make two lists -- what are the pros, what are the cons. What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? If you have any experience in having a pet, you might want to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages by relating some anecdotes from personal experience. That sort of anecdotal narrative always makes a composition more readable and gets a reader's attention. At any rate, you have a wide margin of choice in how you want to handle the assignment.

Good luck!

Thanks, Andrew and Saab.