English 10 Folts Name ___________________________ “Writing Introductory Paragraphs” Date ____________________________ Writing Introductory Paragraphs for a Critical Lens Essay Critical Lens: Introductory Paragraphs Best Examples: 1. Henry Ward Beecher was quite wise in saying that “Greatness lies not in being strong‚ but in the right using of strength.” Indeed‚ individuals who seek power and glory through force are not as truly great as those who seek to make a small‚ yet positive
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The Five-Paragraph Essay A Framework for Expository Writing Different Kinds of Writing We write for fun. We write letters‚ stories‚ jokes‚ and to share information with our family or friends. Most school writing‚ however‚ is expository writing and fits into a different category. The purpose of most expository writing is to communicate ideas or answer questions. Expository Writing Gives information about a topic Explains ideas Gives directions Shows how to do something
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to do from riding on rides to eating great food. The best time to go to an amusement park is always in the summer time. I’ve been to all kinds of amusement parks in my lifetime‚ and all have exceeded my expectations. Six flags is my favorite amusement park‚ but I will never ride another roller coaster. My best friend Marisol invited my cousin and I to go to Six Flags with her and her family. At the time we lived in Fort hood‚ Texas‚ and Six Flags was way in San Antonio. The ride there was the longest
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The relationship between a paragraph and an essay is symbiotic; you can’t write an essay without using paragraphs‚ and four or more consecutive paragraphs about the same subject matter become an essay. Both paragraphs and essays have a distinct beginning‚ middle and end. They’re also both composed of five sections: A paragraph typically has five sentences‚ and an essay‚ five paragraphs. Topic Sentence * Both paragraphs and essays begin with a topic sentence‚ or a thesis statement‚ that explains
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Diploma in Fire Science Administration‚ and feel that with my knowledge and education makes me an excellent candidate for the position. As stated in the job posting‚ this position is responsible for: emergency medical care‚ fire suppression duties and any other needs of the public. As a teenager I was interested in the fire service‚ joining as a volunteer recruit. Having volunteered for many years on the fire department has developed my knowledge and skills. Attending Penn Foster has helped me develop
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“Even the Good can be Twisted” “Be who you are and say what you feel‚ because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” ( Dr. Seuss) “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death‚ I will fear no evil.” (Psalm 23:4) “God has given you one face‚ and you make yourself another.” (William Shakespeare) These quotes‚ found throughout many different time periods of history‚ all say the same: “Be who you are and don’t let anything change that.” These are great words to
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Laura Palacio October 22‚ 2013 Bullying is a serious problem in our schools‚ and a lot of focus is given to kids who suffer from being bullied. We should also consider why children become bullies. I believe that children become bullies because of the way they are treated at home by their family members. The place where bullying builds its foundation is at home around family members that are not warm and loving in which feelings aren’t shared because of this
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English 1a Narrative/Descriptive Paragraph Fearful Encounter I had never truly experienced fear‚ until I was chased by a Doberman on crack. When‚ I was seven years old my family and I lived in a three apartment duplex in Reno‚ Nevada. One hot summer day‚ I was playing outside in the backyard with my younger sister Emily and my friend Josie. We were kicking dirt clods around the yard with unbridled enthusiasm‚ when Emily suddenly stops. With her curly redhead cocked to the side‚ she tells
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Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States of America. He is also the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. He made history in 2008 when he won the U.S. presidential election. He is the first African American to be President. Obama’s charisma‚ intelligence‚ and powerful speeches have made him extremely popular with many Americans. He has been very successful with his message for change. Obama was born in Hawaii in 1961 to a black Kenyan father and white American mother. His parents
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A Unique Man The novel Into the Wild‚ written by author Jon Krakauer‚ takes place in the western portion of the United States during the late 1980s‚ early 1990s. Chris McCandless grew up in Washington D.C. and attended college at Emory University. He did not live an ordinary life by choice. He abandoned his opportunities after graduation and decided to travel out west for his own enjoyment and self-discovery. Chris McCandless is very different from an ordinary person because he explores life to
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