Reference no: EM132412566
Purpose
The prompt (topic) for the definition essay is what word or definition represents the student's dreams or interests?
Instructions
To respond to the prompt-define a word or phrase that represents the student's dreams or interests-students need to Research the general meaning of the word or phrase
Define and explain what the word or phrase means to the student Connect the dream or interest to the student's landscape The word or phrase defining the dream or interest may represent present time or the future.
It may be a term or phrase that describes an interest. For example, perhaps the student is a budding singer or songwriter? A chef? An artist?
What does the student dream of accomplishing?
Is the student planning on becoming a teacher, a veterinarian, or a business manager? Students could compare or contrast the word or phrase to experiences they think the reader is familiar with in order to explain the meaning. Or, the student might choose to analyze why it is of interest (the causes) or how its influences (the effects).
Be aware that the use of examples and descriptive writing will also be necessary. The essay must include at least two quotations or summaries of material from two different types of sources in support of the definition.
The sources may come from an Internet site (Wikipedia and other similar online sites are not valid sources for research), an electronic database, or a book.
After choosing a topic for the definition essay, follow the eight steps of the writing process, including prewriting, focusing, organizing, and outlining and drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading the essay before submitting it to the instructor for evaluation.
Format Requirements Write 500-600 words, five paragraph minimum Use two print or database sources-only one may be from the Internet Follow standard MLA style format and documentation requirements for in-text citations and for the Works Cited page Refer to the Write and MLA Style sections in The Little Seagull Handbook for guidance in writing and formatting the essay.
Download a set of planning worksheets to use in developing the essay.