5+Paragraph+Essay

//**Ok...we'll end the year the way you'll be starting your grade 9 year -- with a quick, 5-paragraph essay.**

We'll begin by watching a short video called, 'Essay What?'. Pay attention to the things that the esteemed panel of judges say are important. These are the things upon which you must concentrate.

Afterwards, I would like you to create a five paragraph essay on everybody's **favourite** topic...**YOU!!!**

Paragraph one: **Introduction:** Like it says, introduce yourself. Try and hook us us with an interesting fact, funny or intriguing sentence / question, anything that you think would grab our attention like a fish hook in the eye.

Paragraph two: **Physical traits:** What do you look like? Are you the tallest, shortest or baldest? Do you have a collection of tattoos or strange scars? Maybe an extra toe? No? Well...just describe yourself. Try to use interesting adjectives that create an image for us.

Paragraph three: **Personality:** What are you like? Even-tempered? Grumpy? Moody? Introspective or 'In-your-face'? How do these qualities make up who you are?

Paragraph four: **Hopes and Dreams:** Hey! You're getting old there, pal! [|What do you want to do with your life]? Tell us what really want out of your time on Earth. Remember, this doesn't need to be a job / career (for example...someday when the boys are grown, I want to live on an island in the South Pacific, completely cutoff from modern society and anybody who knows me. Then re-emerge, just to see what has changed).

Paragraph five: **Conclusion**//