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ENGLISH 091. Developmental Writing. March 19, 2013 MUGS Shot Thesis Statements Homework. Due Today: Thesis Statements. MUGS Shot. The Narrative Essay.
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ENGLISH 091 Developmental Writing March 19, 2013 • MUGS Shot • Thesis Statements • Homework • Due Today: • Thesis Statements
The Narrative Essay One life-one opportunity.Thesis statement: I have only one life and I will use every opportunity to be successful.---------------------------------------------------------- My autobiography. My life.Thesis statement: I am thankful for everything that has happened to me in my life.--------------------------------------------------------- One love.Thesis statement: Love has changed my whole life and made a better person out of me.------------------------------------------------------------- My family is my strength.Thesis statement: My family gives me the inspiration throughout my life.--------------------------------------------------------------- Death and Life.Thesis statement: Death is an inevitable part of life.
The Descriptive Essay • My family has always looked forward to leaving Florida during hot summer months. • There was nothing like a family holiday at our house; talk about a chaotic mishmash of happy. • I had planned for my dream wedding since I was a little girl, but I had no idea it was going to be such a nightmare.
The Example/Illustration Essay • My three obstacles in returning to college are time, lack of focus, and working two full-time jobs. • The recession has affected many aspects of society including the working environment, tourism, and the ability to provide basic everyday needs.
The Process Analysis Essay“How do I explain how this things works to my reader?” • Making chicken stir fry contains four solid steps, which are steaming the rice, boiling the chicken, sautéing the vegetables, and then mixing all three things together. • Rebuilding an engine for a 1965 Mustang contains six solid steps. If you follow the instructions, then you will be able to rebuild an engine for a 1965 Mustang.
The Definition Essay • For me, a loving relationship means having trust, humor, and communication. • To me, friendship means being loyal, being giving, and being an open ear. • Hating someone means anger, depression, and bitterness. • When I take a vacation, it means that it time to relax, catch up on personal things, and spend time with loved ones.
The Comparison-Contrast Essay • In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain develops a contrast between life on the river and life on the shore. • While both sides fought the Civil War over the issue of slavery, the North fought for moral reasons while the South fought to preserve its own institutions.
The Cause & Effect Essay Thesis statement (mentions the general effect of the situation mentioning three causes that lead to such an effect) Example: Child violence is caused by lack of parental attention, parental abuse and parental immaturity. • First cause (a more detailed look on lack of parental attention with two minor supports) • Second cause (a more detailed look on parental abuse using two minor supports) • Third cause (a more detailed look on parental immaturity with the help of two minor supports)
The Classification Essay Writeyour thesis statement with the topic, controlling principle and categories. • Bookscan be classified according to their cost as expensive, affordable, and cheap. • My friends can be divided into three groups by how they answer the telephone: polite, cheerful, and rude. • Tourists in Hawaii can enjoy three water sports: snorkeling, surfing, and sailing.
The Persuasive/Argument Essay • Abortion and social responsibility.Thesis statement: The decision to make an abortion is the personal choice and responsibility of the woman. • Death penalty and the society.Thesis statement: No one has the right to take away the life of any person. • Education and its impact on the future of a man.Thesis statement: Education is the key to a successful future. • Euthanasia. Who has the right to decide?Thesis statement: Though sometimes euthanasia may seem the only correct solution it creates a double-standard for the moral values of the society.
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Homework Assignment: In the Odyssey Textbook Page 81: Challenge 5.1 Page 90: Challenge 6.1 Page 98: Challenge 7.1 Page 105: Challenge 8.1 *Bring your textbook on Thursday Due: Thursday, March 21st