Transformative Experiences: Story of Personal Growth and Change
Explore a journey of personal growth and transformation through impactful encounters. From overcoming financial struggles to reflecting on the value of education, delve into persuasive narratives, problem-solving strategies, and cultural comparisons that shape perspectives.
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Brainstorming! WRITING LEVEL 4/5 EXPLANATORY-PROBLEM/SOLUTION-COMPARE/CONTRAST-PERSUASIVE
Free Writing for Explanatory Essays 1)Write about how someone changed your life.
My Best Friend The person that changed my life is my wife. I met her in Thailand. There are many ways that I have changed since I met her. All these changes I believe have made me a more responsible person. Before I got married, I was out of control with my money. I would go out to restaurants on a daily basis. I would spend all the money I had eating out. I learned quickly after watching my wife work so hard for us to pay our bills, that I need to grow up. I was a graduate student at this time
Choose 1 and Create a Mindmap Problem/Solution Essay* 1)Students are going into debt to pay for school. 2)Prices of renting in Sacramento is going up.
Mindmap I went to community College and saved a ton. Go to Community College My friend worked while she was in college and reduced her debt. Get good grades and scholarships Work While in College Problem: Students in Debt Don t Go: Do an tradeskill/apprenticeship Save before college
Create a Venn Diagram or List What are the differences and similarities of education in the US to your native country?
Thailand compared to US Thailand Education K-12 isn t free. Parents stress education. Teachers are highly respected. Required to learn English. Both Teach foreign languages in High School. Have similar focuses: language arts, math, science. US Free education until College** Education is not valued as much as other countries.
Write an outline for the prompt below: People should speak more than one language in America?
People Shouldnt Speak More Than One Language Introduction Hook: Should people speak another language in America? Background Information: People have been able to live without speaking another language for years. Thesis: People shouldn t speak more than one language for many reasons. BP1 Topic Sentence: People can depend on their family to help them. Example: Mother-in-law at my house. Explanation: She is able to function without English. She has us. Conclusion: People have family and ways that don t need English. BP2 Topic Sentence: People can communicate to friends online. Example: Wife can still contact her friends without English. Explanation: She has family and friends that use Skype and they don t speak English. Conclusion: People have access to ways to have community.
Homework Brainstorming! In this homework you must use the four brainstorming techniques: prewriting (write as much as you can for 5 minutes do not stop writing until the timer gets to 5 minutes), list, mind map/mind web, and outline. You will brainstorm 4 times. Problem/Solution How can students afford college? Or How can one avoid becoming addicted to their phone? Explanatory- Who is your role model and explain why. Or Why are people happy? Persuasive- Should people get married young? Or Should College cost money? Compare/Contrast What are differences of renting and owning a home? Or What are the similarities of working a job and taking a class?
