Unit #5
June 18-24
Read pp 210-212
Notice the sample student essay on pp 210-212. Do you recognize the thesis statement and the essay map? As you get better at writing these, they will blend into the paper so that they are not “in your face” recognizable. For instance, in this essay the thesis is talking about "getting to know a new place by running". Then the essay map tells how running does this by "a closer look at new surroundings, a positive feeling associated with exercise, and a familiar routine in an unfamiliar setting".
Assignment 5.1
From p. 208; take 2 topics and answer the 6 questions on page 210 for each of the 2 topics.
(40 minutes)
Submit Assignment 5.1 (15 pts)
due June 18
Assignment 5.2
Pick one of the topics of the 2 you chose for assignment 5.1 and prepare to write a 4 paragraph paper by “developing your points by example”. The first thing I would like you to do is write the thesis statement, the essay map (with two points) and make an outline. The outline needs to be as follows:
~~Thesis statement and essay map at top of page
~~Roman Numeral I.--first point you will cover in second paragraph
**A. subpoint (info on example you will use) **B. subpoint (additional info on the example **C. subpoint (if needed, additional info on example)~~Roman Numeral II.--second point you will cover in third paragraph
**A. subpoint (info on example you will use) **B. subpoint (additional info on the example**C. subpoint (if needed, additional info on example)This essay you will be writing will be only 2 points, therefore it will contain an intro paragraph, the first main point as a second paragraph, then the second main point as a third paragraph. The final paragraph (4th) will be the conclusion.
Again...for this assignment, write an outline following the example in purple above.
(60 minutes)
Submit Assignment 5.2 (15 pts)
due June 20
Assignment 5.3
Now, take the outline you wrote for Assignment 5.2 and write a 4 paragraph paper by “developing your points by example”. This means you have an intro paragraph, 2 paragraphs in the main body, and a concluding paragraph. Remember to use the method taught in the book from your reading (using examples or stories from your personal experience) to support each of your 2 main points) when writing the paper. I would suggest you use the example on pp 210-212 as a template to put this together...but remember, the story on running has three points and you only need two points. Remember the rules for each of the paragraphs you learned earlier.
I. Intro paragraph—attention getter, general to specific, thesis statement, essay map (make sure your thesis and essay map are the last sentences of the intro paragraph
Intro paragraph—attention getter, general to specific, thesis statement, essay map (make sure your thesis and essay map are the last sentences of the intro paragraphII.2 main body paragraphs—topic sentence as the first sentence of each paragraph, examples to support each topic sentence, and a transition sentence either at the end of paragraph 2 or at the beginning of paragraph 3 that will bring the two paragraphs together. **Very important: you are supposed to support your points by using examples. This means stories like what were used in the book
2 main body paragraphs—topic sentence as the first sentence of each paragraph, examples to support each topic sentence, and a transition sentence either at the end of paragraph 2 or at the beginning of paragraph 3 that will bring the two paragraphs together. **Very important: you are supposed to support your points by using examples. This means stories like what were used in the bookIII.Conclusion paragraph—bringing paper to a close by restating the two points you just discussed and not bringing up any new info.
Conclusion paragraph—bringing paper to a close by restating the two points you just discussed and not bringing up any new info.If you want an example of what one of these papers looks like, click here
THE THREE RULES ABOVE WILL WORK FOR ALL PAPERS IN THIS CLASS AS WELL AS EVERY OTHER CLASS YOU WILL EVER TAKE!! DON’T EVER FORGET THE METHOD. SOMEDAY YOU WILL BE SINGING SONGS OF PRAISE TO GARY LEITER FOR FORCING YOU TO LEARN HOW TO WRITE THIS WAY. : )
(2 hours)
Submit Assignment 5.3 (100 pts)
due June 24
Everyone knows that difficult moments in life make one “want to just disappear.” When life hands you a lemon, such as the death of a loved one or money troubles, it's easy to feel disconnected from your faith and the whole world . People used to say that “laughter is the best medicine” or that “time is the best doctor”. But I have a better prescription for your soul. I’ve come to discover, in fact, that it’s travel that’s most capable of fixing whatever part of you that’s broken or worn out. Travel can be the best medicine for a broken heart. When you move on down the road to remove yourself from your own little world of woe, traveling changes you and refreshes the spirit. (the thesis is in red and the essay map is in green...notice the two points in the essay map) Anyone who has come home from a trip can tell that they’ve changed (first point). Every trip you take is a chance to learn more about yourself, the world, and the way you choose to interact within it. While living in Ukraine, I traveled a lot all over the country organizing conferences about family relationships. I met many people who were willing to share their situations and challenges with me. Through this sharing I was able to see my own mistakes and their affects on my relationships with other people. On such trips I often was the honored guest in the homes of new friends, in a land where most people are totally impoverished and extremely needy. I always knew how little that they had, and yet they always seemed to spread the best that they had on top of their tables to share with me. It was so humbling, and such kindness made me desire to be like them, to have the same kindness of heart for myself. Traveling always provides a better understanding of who you are as a person and what you value. These changes, big or small, alter us as individuals if we let them.
You have the opportunity to relax and calm down (second point) every time you get in your car, board a train or plane, or even put on a pair of shoes to go for a walk. The moment you start your trip, you realize that you are leaving behind all of the pressures that drive you from day to day. Travel can give the person distance from a situation and enable one to think more objectively about life. For example, whenever I stayed in a room far from home I was very exited to think about everything that I saw and heard during the day. But I also had enough time to think about my life situation back home and to put my thoughts in proper order. Sometimes it became clear to me that I needed to make changes. If I had been depressed, such a realization was a key moment. I usually would start feeling better the moment I began planning the changes that I would make. Sometimes my plans would be grand, sometimes small, but always I had decided to make lemonade out of my lemon!
Traveling is more than just seeing sites or buying souvenirs and taking pictures. It is about experiences. The experiences we get while traveling, and the new people who we meet, all help to shape and transform us. The trip thereby refreshes our spirit in ways that we
might not even suspect. What I learned from my traveling is that travel can help me to re-evaluate my life and what I want from it. It also gives me the insight and courage to put new plans into action. This is how travel has changed me. I really want to encourage people
to break out of their shells, go away on an adventurous trip, and then find themselves again.
Notice the conclusion (last paragraph) brought up the thesis and two points in the essay map again and brought everything to a close.
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