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)