Writing Lesson
Essay #3                                                           Due:
Text Box: In the introduction don't forget to address the prompt.  Also, in the conclusion write about what the main character learned.  If you are writing a personal experience, do the same thing! Text Box: Lindsey's character redeems herself by skipping the Prom and going to a Math competition! Text Box: Lindsy's characters' friends hate her when she has a party and doesn't invite them. Text Box: Lindsy's character gets seduced by popularity; she becomes a mean girl herself! Text Box: Lindy's character gets blamed for writing the "burn book" Next create a web and map out the details of your essay:
English III & IV  (same)

TAKS Essay #1

"Write an essay explaining why it's important to be yourself rather than trying to be popular."

DUE:    English III PAP - Wed., 1-24-07

DUE:    English IV Reg. -  Fri.,  1-26-07
 
 
TIPS:

1.  Read the prompt and identify key words such as "Be yourself" "Don't try to be popular".
2.  Look up any key words you don't understand in the dictionary to help yourself understand what you are supposed to write about.
3.  Create a chart like below:

  PROMPT                   REASONS                EXPLAIN           EXAMPLES  
  "key words"                   "explain"                    "why"                   "be specific"
Be yourself             -because no one            -lying will only get   "Mean Girls"
                                will trust you                 others to see you   "She's all That"
                              -trying to impress            as untrustworthy    "10 Things I Hate
                               others could get you      -impressing others    About You"
                               in trouble                        will cause you to
Don't try to be        -Others will figure out      lie to yourself
popular                     you are a faker/poser