As a class writing assignment Sammie S. of Tolland Middle School in Tolland, CT was asked to write an essay to persuade her classmates to visit her favorite restaurant. The following is her essay, unedited with the exception of removing the name of a local competitor.

Need a place to relax, dine with family or friends at a low price, and have it served quicker than you can say fried calamari? Come down to Weathervane Seafood and plan your night of perfection. The atmosphere, food, prices, location & its all here so come and check it out!

An atmosphere should be pleasing to the guests of the restaurant, don’t you agree? At Weathervane Seafood, the scenery is very nautical. The seagreen fish spying on you from the time you arrive to the time you leave. Also, the walls are stained wood with carvings on them and fisherman’s paintings. The placement of everything makes you feel like you’re sailing with Captain Ahab and his crew. The comfortable booths and tables make you want to fall asleep. Of course, just until until your meal arrives. Don’t forget the drop claw with real live lobsters in it that you can catch and have served and cooked as your dinner for $1.00. So much action and excitement, but what about the food, prices, and the service?

"Wowzerz"! guest Evan Olson, a very picky eater said after inhaling the plate of steamy, mouthwatering World Famous Haddock Fish and Chips with cocktail and tartar sauce. "I’m going to recommend this fantastic place to my friends and family members", he said with confidence. I still remember the time when I went out to eat with my family and I ordered lobster with butter and clam chowder also. The menus are packed with such great foods you would take a while to decide, but maybe rush it because you’re hungry. NO! At Weathervane, you take your time and when the waiter or waitress comes over to take drink orders, you tell him or her and they bring you a basket of soft, warm bread and butter. The waitress brought the drinks in about 2 seconds; we ordered and were very pleased with the food. We’ve gone there so many times. Weathervane Seafoods has a variety of specials everyday of the week. You get a lower price if you buy it and eat it. It’s great. After a long, boring morning shopping for your brother or sister, lunch rolls around the corner. You’re so hungry, you could eat an elephant. I hate when you have to wait another 20 minutes finding the restaurant and driving hungrily, but not for long. Weathervane is located near Old Navy, Factory Brand Store, and many others so when you go shopping say, "Take us to Weathervane! " "We love their food! " Why would you want to spend a lot of money at (name deleted) or any other place, where you get very reasonable prices nearby you? Weathervane Seafoods is for everyone with smart savings skills, a huge appetite, and loves to shop, see our fantastic restaurant.

Are you looking for a place to eat and spend time with your family with barely any money? Come down to Weathervane and get some rockin’ food. I strongly urge you to come because the fish are waiting to see many more happy faces.