Essay the 7 Wonders of the World
Five Paragraph Essay
We just spent the past few days learning about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In 2007, the New7Wonders Foundation organized a poll of modern wonders and 1 million votes were cast. The following 7 were the winners:
1. Chichen Itza (Yucatán, Mexico)
2. Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
3. Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
4. Great Wall of China (China)
5. Machu Picchu (Cuzco, Perú)
6. Petra (Jordan)
7. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
Assignment:
You are to choose one of the New 7 Wonders of the world and write a five paragraph essay on it. In your essay you should include and justify if your modern wonder would have made the Ancient Greece list of Seven Wonders.
Keep in mind the features required to qualify for the Ancient Greek’s list:
A. Size (large)
B. Works of great artistry
C. Great feats of engineering
Elements of a Five Paragraph Essay:
Introductory paragraph -> Thesis Statement (mini outline of what the paper is about)
First Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Second Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Third Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Concluding Paragraph -> Reworded Thesis; a summary of the three main points from the body of the paper; and a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end.
A.P.A. Format
Refer to How to Write a Paper Handout or go to my web page.
Research Essay Writing Process
Topic vs. thesis statement
A topic is general and very broad. For example, you might write a paper about pollution. You could write this paper for a LONG time unless you narrow the field.
Ask yourself questions:
What kind?
What geographical area?
What environmental anomalies?
Who is affected? Specific age group?
A thesis statement focuses on one particular section of the broad topic and covers it in detail. A thesis statement is more than a mere statement; it must be
We just spent the past few days learning about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In 2007, the New7Wonders Foundation organized a poll of modern wonders and 1 million votes were cast. The following 7 were the winners:
1. Chichen Itza (Yucatán, Mexico)
2. Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
3. Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
4. Great Wall of China (China)
5. Machu Picchu (Cuzco, Perú)
6. Petra (Jordan)
7. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
Assignment:
You are to choose one of the New 7 Wonders of the world and write a five paragraph essay on it. In your essay you should include and justify if your modern wonder would have made the Ancient Greece list of Seven Wonders.
Keep in mind the features required to qualify for the Ancient Greek’s list:
A. Size (large)
B. Works of great artistry
C. Great feats of engineering
Elements of a Five Paragraph Essay:
Introductory paragraph -> Thesis Statement (mini outline of what the paper is about)
First Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Second Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Third Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Concluding Paragraph -> Reworded Thesis; a summary of the three main points from the body of the paper; and a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has come to an end.
A.P.A. Format
Refer to How to Write a Paper Handout or go to my web page.
Research Essay Writing Process
Topic vs. thesis statement
A topic is general and very broad. For example, you might write a paper about pollution. You could write this paper for a LONG time unless you narrow the field.
Ask yourself questions:
What kind?
What geographical area?
What environmental anomalies?
Who is affected? Specific age group?
A thesis statement focuses on one particular section of the broad topic and covers it in detail. A thesis statement is more than a mere statement; it must be
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