COMPOSITION ASSIGNMENT                   English 8              Mrs. McDee

 

Composition:                       #4

Due Date:                              Rough Draft due Thursday, 3/16 (A classes) Wednesday, 3/15 (B class) in class                                               

                                    Final, original due Thursday, 3/16 by B class (break) & Friday, 3/17 (by 8AM) in the basket

 

Topic:                                    Four paragraph character  sketch of Scout Finch from the novel

                                                                To Kill A Mockingbird

 

                                USE PERSONALITY TRAITS NOT PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES.

 

Assignment:         Write a four-paragraph essay describing TWO character traits displayed  by Scout Finch in the novel.

 

Requirements: 1)A well-developed introductory paragraph as done in the past. (REFER TO YOUR FUSCHIA BOOK)    

                                                Sentence #1-General statement

                                                Sentence #2-Title, author , and name of character you will be writing about

                                                Sentence #3-More specific sentence leading to & dealing with thesis idea

                                                Sentence #4-Thesis statement

                                                                Concise and clearly stated sentence which includes mention of the TWO traits to be dealt with in the essay

                                2) Each body paragraph should begin with a clearly stated topic sentence

                                                Topic sentences should state the characters name and the trait to be dealt with in that paragraph.

                                                Topic  sentence for the second body should also include a transitional word or phrase joining the idea from the first body to the second                                                                                              one.

                                                Give AT LEAST ONE example from the novel which supports the character trait you have chosen for that paragraph.

                                                Conclusive sentence for each body should stick with the point made only in that paragraph and summarize what was said in the                                                                                                           paragraph.

                                3) Conclusive paragraph should begin with a restatement of thesis, summary of what was said in the body paragraphs and end with a restatement                                                                                       of the general idea stated at the beginning of the introduction.

                                                                                                                 

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                                4) Use appropriate vocabulary, present tense, and third person.

                                5) DO NOT USE slang, contractions or TO BE verbs.

                                6) Use correct heading and TITLE your essay creatively.

                                7) Type or compute the essay.

                                8) This essay will be conferenced.                 

                                9) Essay is worth 100 points/ revision will be worth 100 points.

 

 

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LeLe Murphy

Mrs. McDonald

English 8-3

16 March 2006                                      

The Traits of a Man

                The personality traits of males have changed very little throughout history.  In the play “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, Romeo Montague portrays himself as a typical man. Throughout the play, Romeo exhibits both negative & positive personality traits.   Throughout this romantic yet tragic tale, Romeo presents himself to be both courageous yet immature.

                Romeo’s courageous behavior can be viewed quite a few times throughout the play. After meeting Juliet at her father’s party, Romeo braves death and climbs the orchard wall to visit Juliet and proclaim his love for her. Another instance of Romeo’s bravery can be seen when he marries Juliet despite the angry feud between the families and with the knowledge that it might cause fighting among everyone in Verona. Despite the threat of death, Romeo displays his bravery many times throughout the play.

                Besides his bravery and courage, Romeo can also be observed as a very immature young man, especially when dealing with matters of the heart. When the play opens, Romeo is heart-sick over a fair maiden named Rosaline. He communicates little with anyone and is secretive and lonely. However, while still in love with Rosaline, he meets Juliet and falls madly in love with her at first sight. Even when he finds out she is a Capulet, he lacks the foresight to know that this relationship might cause trouble not only for the Montagues and the Capulets but for the entire city. He cares not. He uses his emotion rather than his intellect, throws caution to the wind and does what his heart directs, as an immature young man would.

                Romeo’s character could definitely be described as both courageous as well as immature. His bravery is made evident when he faces death in order to be with his one true love. However, his immaturity can be seen in his determination to pursue his relationship with Juliet without any thought for their future or the feelings of other people. Times may change but men, though different, will oftentimes portray the same type of personality traits.