March 19, 2013 MUGS Shot Thesis Statements Homework

ENGLISH 091Developmental Writing

Due Today:• Thesis Statements

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The Narrative EssayOne life-one opportunity.Thesis statement: I have only one life and I will use every opportunity to be successful.----------------------------------------------------------My autobiography. My life.Thesis statement: I am thankful for everything that has happened to me in my life.---------------------------------------------------------

One love.Thesis statement: Love has changed my whole life and made a better person out of me.-------------------------------------------------------------

My family is my strength.Thesis statement: My family gives me the inspiration throughout my life.---------------------------------------------------------------

Death and Life.Thesis statement: Death is an inevitable part of life.

The Descriptive Essay• My family has always looked forward to leaving

Florida during hot summer months.

• There was nothing like a family holiday at our house; talk about a chaotic mishmash of happy.

• I had planned for my dream wedding since I was a little girl, but I had no idea it was going to be such a nightmare.

The Example/Illustration Essay• My three obstacles in returning to college are

time, lack of focus, and working two full-time jobs.

• The recession has affected many aspects of society including the working environment, tourism, and the ability to provide basic everyday needs.

The Process Analysis Essay“How do I explain how this things works to my reader?”

• Making chicken stir fry contains four solid steps, which are steaming the rice, boiling the chicken, sautéing the vegetables, and then mixing all three things together.

• Rebuilding an engine for a 1965 Mustang contains six solid steps. If you follow the instructions, then you will be able to rebuild an engine for a 1965 Mustang.

The Definition Essay • For me, a loving relationship means having trust,

humor, and communication.

• To me, friendship means being loyal, being giving, and being an open ear.

• Hating someone means anger, depression, and bitterness.

• When I take a vacation, it means that it time to relax, catch up on personal things, and spend time with loved ones.

The Comparison-Contrast Essay

• In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain develops a contrast between life on the river and life on the shore.

• While both sides fought the Civil War over the issue of slavery, the North fought for moral reasons while the South fought to preserve its own institutions.

The Cause & Effect EssayThesis statement (mentions the general effect of the situation mentioning three causes that lead to such an effect)

Example: Child violence is caused by lack of parental attention, parental abuse and parental immaturity.– First cause (a more detailed look on lack of parental

attention with two minor supports)– Second cause (a more detailed look on parental abuse

using two minor supports)– Third cause (a more detailed look on parental

immaturity with the help of two minor supports)

The Classification EssayWrite your thesis statement with the topic, controlling principle and categories.

• Books can be classified according to their cost as expensive, affordable, and cheap.

• My friends can be divided into three groups by how they answer the telephone: polite, cheerful, and rude.

• Tourists in Hawaii can enjoy three water sports: snorkeling, surfing, and sailing.

The Persuasive/Argument Essay• Abortion and social responsibility.

Thesis statement: The decision to make an abortion is the personal choice and responsibility of the woman.

• Death penalty and the society. Thesis statement: No one has the right to take away the life of any person.

• Education and its impact on the future of a man.Thesis statement: Education is the key to a successful future.

• Euthanasia. Who has the right to decide? Thesis statement: Though sometimes euthanasia may seem the only correct solution it creates a double-standard for the moral values of the society.

Thesis Generator!• http://www.mpcfaculty.net/molly_may/thesis_generator.html

Assignment: In the Odyssey TextbookPage 81: Challenge 5.1Page 90: Challenge 6.1Page 98: Challenge 7.1Page 105: Challenge 8.1

*Bring your textbook on Thursday

Due: Thursday, March 21st

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