December Holiday Essay #2: Due January 7, 2013

My Ideal___________ Essay. Due January 7, 2013

Follow the instructions below ONE at a time. You will be applying your lessons in grammar and writing constructive sentences to this assignment.

1. Identify three optimum personality traits for ONE of the following

1. a best friend
2. a romantic partner
3. a teammate
4. a teacher
5. a parent
6. a leader

2. In three (3) paragraphs, explain:

1. each trait
2. why each trait is valuable
3. what kind of detriment the antithesis of each trait would mean in a relationship

3.   Use the following as supporting details:

1. an anecdote from your life
2. a hypothetical situation
3. an example from the real world, a book, television show or film

4. Write an intro and conclusion afterwards which

1. answers what makes an ideal ___________
2. moves from broad to specific (intro)
3. moves from specific to broad (conclusion)
4. hooks the reader

5. Check for a variety of sentences (simple, declarative, complex, imperative), then:

1. add a variety of sentences in each paragraph

6. Include 10 sophisticated vocabulary words from this class underlined

7. Find another person to read your paper for:

1. clarity of idea
2. spelling or punctuation errors
3. if the assignment is complete
4. variety of sentences
5. awkward or ambiguous ideas.

Your final copy:

• Due Monday, January 7, 2013
• Must be typed in full MLA format
• Must include a draft (typed or handwritten with someone else's comments)
• Between 5-7 paragraphs (no less or no more)
• Include ten vocabulary words from Unit 1 or 2 of the Vocabulary Workbook
• Body paragraphs with a transitional phrase, clear topic sentence, supporting details, detriment of antithetical qualities and concluding sentence