Writer’s WorkshopWriter’s WorkshopDescriptive EssayDescriptive Essay

IntroductionIntroduction

Paragraphs 1 & 2 Paragraphs 1 & 2

Transition WordsTransition Words

Connect Connect supporting supporting sentences in a sentences in a paragraphparagraph

Help the sentence Help the sentence to flow smoothlyto flow smoothly

First, second, third

When….When…. Once in a whileOnce in a while Meanwhile

After that AlsoAlso In addition to

that However Therefore Finally, Last In summaryIn summary ThenThen

Introductory Paragraph Catches the interest of the reader

Clearly & briefly tells about the topic and the main idea (Thesis statement)

Addresses the writing prompt!

Addressing the Prompt• Prompt: • Many people have someone in

their lives whom they admire, or who has influenced them in some way. In your essay, identify this person and tell why you admired the person or how that person influenced your life. Give reasons and examples in your response.

Strong Beginning

• Ask a question: Have you ever had someone who strongly influenced your life?

• Use an anecdote (story): When I first met Jhan, I thought he was overbearing and rude. By the end of our time together, I realized what a great mentor he really was.

Strong BeginningStrong Beginning

• Includes the topic sentence (thesis)

• Thesis statements states the purpose of your essay (addresses the prompt)

• Thesis in a college paper – states the purpose and main points of your composition.

The Person Who Influenced My Life Introduction Paragraph (P-1)

Have you ever had someone play such an important part of your life that he or she had a great influence upon you? For me, Jhan Moskowitz is the person whom I admire and has had a huge influence in my life. When I was in college, he was a wise academic advisor. Besides that, his teaching style influenced the way I teach today. Beyond that, Jhan’s family treated me like a friend and adopted me into their family. No one else can match the admiration I have for Jhan and has had such a huge influence in my life.

Recap• Introduction Paragraph

– Strong beginning– Addresses the prompt– Identifies three main points– Concluding sentence– Descriptive Paragraph:

•Uses words to create pictures•Descriptions appeal to the senses

Academic AdvisorP-2

• Topic Sentence Paragraph 2 -

•One of the things I remember most about Jhan’s influence in my life is how he was such a great academic advisor.

Support Details (3)P-2 – Academic Advisor

• In the first place, Jhan always knew how to provide me with great outlines for my papers. Besides that, he steered me away from classes that I didn’t really need to take. Jhan’s positive encouragement helped me successfully complete my four year degree program.

Concluding SentenceWrapping up Your Paragraph

• I admire his positive influence cheering me on during some of those tough school days.

The finished P-2• One of the things I remember most

about Jhan’s influence in my life is how he was such a great academic advisor. In the first place, Jhan always knew how to provide me with great outlines for my papers. Besides that, he steered me away from classes I didn’t really need to take. Jhan’s positive encouragement helped me successfully complete my four-year degree program. I admire his positive influence cheering me on during some of those tough school days.