Writing+Definition

i. Example: What is love? i. Example: Love is an __emotion__ that impacts everyone. It is important because it allows individuals to show compassion to one another. i. Example: Based on my observations, readings, and experiences, love is an __emotion__ in which __individuals make a commitment to each other despite all obstacles, sacrifice for one another, and encourage each other through life’s journey__ (**Definition Sentence Strip=Term+ Class + 3 Features**)
 * Essay Writing Basics: Definition Outline **
 * 1) ** Opening/Introductory Paragraph: Level IV’s Have Powerful Introductions **
 * 2) Address Audience (Dear School Board, Welcome to 2006 Trinity High School Commencement Ceremony, Dear __High Point Enterprise__ Editor, etc.)
 * 3) Begin with an Attention Getter (Question, Statistic, Anecdote (short story illustrating theme), Quote w/explanation, etc.)
 * 1) Answer Question, Summarize Quote, Explain importance of Anecdote/short story, and Introduce Topic with a **General Statement** or **Importance of Word**
 * 1) Thesis Sentence(s) **BIG IDEA**

i. Initially, one can understand love as an emotion in which individuals make a commitment to each other despite all obstacles i. For example, ii. Likewise, i. In summation,
 * 1) ** Body Paragraph One (1st Idea) **
 * 2) Begins with INITIALLY and **first idea in** **thesis** statement,
 * 1) Support and Elaboration: Provide specific detail, support, and analysis for this example.
 * 1) Concluding Sentence-The So What? What does this information say? Why is it important?

i. Furthermore, love is an emotion that involves sacrifice. i. For instance, ii. Additionally, i. To summarize,
 * 1) ** Body Paragraph Two ( 2nd Idea) **
 * 2) Begins with FURTHERMORE and **second idea in thesis** statement,
 * 1) Support and Elaboration: Provide specific detail, support, and analysis for this example.
 * 1) Concluding Sentence-The So What? What does this information say? Why is it important?

i. Ultimately, love is an emotion in which individuals encourage each other throughout life’s journeys. i. For example, ii. In addition, i. As a result,
 * 1) ** Body Paragraph Three (3rd Idea) **
 * 2) Begins with ULTIMATELY and **third idea listed in thesis** statement,
 * 1) Support and Elaboration: Provide specific detail, support, and analysis for this example.
 * 1) Concluding Sentence-The So What? What does this information say? Why is it important?

i. Example: Based on my observations, readings, and experiences, love is an __emotion__ in which __individuals make a commitment to each other despite all obstacles, sacrifice for one another, and encourage each other through life’s journey__ (Definition Sentence Strip=Term+ Class+Feature) i. Example: Ambition is important because it the fuel behind the actions of mankind. To me, ambition is the driving force that allows one to overcome obstacles and reach his or her goals.
 * 1) ** Closing Paragraph/Conclusion: Level IV’s have Powerful Conclusions! **
 * 2) Begins with IN CONCLUSION,
 * 3) Restate THESIS
 * 1) Power Conclusion and address audience (Question, Powerful Anecdote, Challenge the Reader, Powerful Summary Statement, Importance and synonym of word, etc.)

Essay Writing Definition Prompt Basics(DOC 33 KB)

Hero Definition Prompt(DOC 30 KB)

Hope Definition Prompt(DOC 28 KB)

Human Rights Definition Prompt(DOC 29 KB)

Human Rights Definition Prompt(DOC 29 KB)

Imagination Definition Prompt(DOC 28 KB)

Indifference Definition Prompt(DOC 29 KB)

Integrity Prompt(DOC 28 KB)

Leadership Definition Prompt(DOC 28 KB)

Love Definition Prompt(DOC 28 KB)

Oppression Definition Prompt(DOC 28 KB)

Perserverance Prompt(DOC 29 KB)

Prejudice Discrimination Prompt(DOC 31 KB)

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