Tuesday, April 22, 2014

English 8: Macbeth Person of Influence Mini Essay

Macbeth is influenced by the witches and his wife, Lady Macbeth. They encourage him to pursue his desire to become king. All of us have people who influence us: some are positive influences, and some are negative.

Here’s the assignment:  Write a double-spaced, one-page paper with one middle paragraph and an introduction and a conclusion about ONE person who has made you a better person.

1. Introduction: five sentences or more.   Emphasis: Be sure to have a great first sentence: FOLLOW MY LEAD!

2. Middle: eight sentences or more with details—be very specific.

3. Conclusion: four or more sentences.  Be sure to have a great final sentence—a clincher that smacks us in the face and makes us think “WOW!!!”

See my blog for helpful graphic organizers for your mini-essay. You will need to modify the one you choose; however, because they are for five-paragraph essays. This assignment is for only three paragraphs.