I was counting the quotes.
But seriously though, the problem with a 200 word essay is that you would need to be completely and utterly concise to discuss whatever the topic is. I have no idea how I used to write those in grade school, no idea whatsoever. There is a difference between being concise and not even scratching the surface; however, I suppose it depends on the topic. If the topic is, "write about your day," there is not much to say in the first place.
I could tell you in 200 words or less what I have been up to. I have been reading this thread, I have been playing Hearthstone and Mario Maker, and I am going to start Chrono Trigger whereas my sister is going to start the Taken King.