By
Vasilios Politis
Professor C. Simpson
ENC 1101-293
17 June 2008 Politis i
Outline
T: The three things that are most important to me are my family, basketball, and most importantly, being remembered for something great.
I. The most important thing in my life right now is my family.
A. My family will always be there for me and give me the guidance and support that I need.
1. My family has helped me to get my act together and get back in school.
2. I know that I can count on my family to help me if I need help, or to celebrate good things. B. Family is my support system as I get through school.
1. I know that they will always help me to believe in myself and overcome any obstacle.
2. They are also helping me financially by allowing me to live at home and not have to pay rent. II. Basketball is also another one of my great passions.
A. I love to watch any level of basketball whenever I get the chance to.
1. One of my most favorite activities is to enter the United Center in Chicago and watch the Bulls play a home game.
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2. I always watch the Bulls or any other team on television. B. I also love to play basketball.
1. I’ve been playing basketball since I was a kid and will play always play with my friends.
2. I have won many different trophies, awards, and even medals that I am extremely proud of.
III. But the most important thing for me is to be remembered for doing something great.
A. It is very important to me that I try and better this world.
1. I’m going to school to pursue a career in architecture, and one of my goals is to design buildings that are greener as they say.
2. Powering these building by using alternative energy will also help me achieve this.
B. Graduating college and starting my career is something that I and my entire family consider very important.
1. No one in my family has received a college degree.
2. Finishing school will help to preserve the