Monday, December 16, 2013

Twenty Words to Live By

Take the challenge!

Write a 5-paragraph essay about the meaning and importance of at least three of these words (introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion).  You can use more than three of these words, if you'd like to write a longer essay.   Include information explaining why it is important to "live by" these words. 20 points extra credit possible. 

Compassion

Cooperation
Courage
Courtesy
Forgiveness
Freedom
Generosity
Honesty
Justice
Loyalty
Moderation
Patience
Peace
Respect for the environment
Respect for others
Respect for self
Responsibility
Self-discipline
Sensitivity
Tolerance

1. Takes notes about  which words you’d like to write about and why.
2. Then decide about which words you'll write about.
3. Take notes about what that words mean to you; give details, examples, facts, opinions, and feelings.
5. Begin your rough draft.
6. Revise your first attempt.  Make your paragraphs blend and flow from one paragraph to the next using transitional words and phrases.
7. Finalize your document, and send it to me as an email attachment. Send to melissa.baker@idla.k12.id.us (for online students) or melissa.baker@lposd.org (for face-to-face students)