ENGL 102 Midterm Review M. A. Aljohani

The Basic Organisation of a Composition

Title What is Happiness? Humankind can’t continue their lives without desires. If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Some of these desires that help to continue our lives can be acceptance in our relationships, a good family life and strong social relations. Trying to satisfy these desires has a great meaning to achieve happiness for me.   To start with, however embarrassed I am about this desire of mine, I have an obsession to expect people to accept my thoughts and manners in every situation. Yes, this is not a good characteristic and sometimes makes me an antipathic person but trying to be accepted by someone can give you happiness, too. Besides, if you can manage to make someone love you knowing and accepting all about you, I think that is the absolute happiness. Furthermore, it seems to me that family is the basic source of happiness. Certainly, I can’t always be a good guy and sometimes I make them upset but I can’t stand seeing them upset. Therefore, I try to do whatever necessary to make them happy. Consequently, when I see happy family faces, I feel deeply happy. Thirdly, to have friends is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. I believe that one should have three very warm friends at least. For example, I can’t bear loneliness and if I couldn’t share all my heart with these warm friends, I believe that I could never be happy. As a consequence, if you feel like me, it will be worth improving your close relationships in order to be happy. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy. Moreover, if one wants to discover the meaning of his short life, he should look for it in desires. Whether he finds it or not, he will taste happiness just by looking for it.

Writing Titles Correctly 1. First and last letter of the title are capital, as well as important words What is Happiness? The Time to Change Hope for the Future Exception: articles (a,an,the) Prepositions & conjunctions (in, at, with, or, and) 2. Capitalise the first letter after the colon (:) Al Hilal: The Most Important Club in Asia Toldo: An Italian Goalkeeper

Writing Titles Correctly 3. If there is a quotation in the title, then capitalise the first letter The meaning of “Time is gold” 4. Do not write a sentence as a title My Vacation in France was Marvellous

Writing Titles Correctly 5. Do not underline titles The meaning of “Time is gold” 6. Do not end the title with a full stop

Title 5 paragraphs What is Happiness? Humankind can’t continue their lives without desires. If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Some of these desires that help to continue our lives can be acceptance in our relationships, a good family life and strong social relations. Trying to satisfy these desires has a great meaning to achieve happiness for me.   To start with, however embarrassed I am about this desire of mine, I have an obsession to expect people to accept my thoughts and manners in every situation. Yes, this is not a good characteristic and sometimes makes me an antipathic person but trying to be accepted by someone can give you happiness, too. Besides, if you can manage to make someone love you knowing and accepting all about you, I think that is the absolute happiness. Furthermore, it seems to me that family is the basic source of happiness. Certainly, I can’t always be a good guy and sometimes I make them upset but I can’t stand seeing them upset. Therefore, I try to do whatever necessary to make them happy. Consequently, when I see happy family faces, I feel deeply happy. Thirdly, to have friends is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. I believe that one should have three very warm friends at least. For example, I can’t bear loneliness and if I couldn’t share all my heart with these warm friends, I believe that I could never be happy. As a consequence, if you feel like me, it will be worth improving your close relationships in order to be happy. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy. Moreover, if one wants to discover the meaning of his short life, he should look for it in desires. Whether he finds it or not, he will taste happiness just by looking for it. 5 paragraphs

Title Introduction 5 paragraphs What is Happiness? Humankind can’t continue their lives without desires. If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Some of these desires that help to continue our lives can be acceptance in our relationships, a good family life and strong social relations. Trying to satisfy these desires has a great meaning to achieve happiness for me.   To start with, however embarrassed I am about this desire of mine, I have an obsession to expect people to accept my thoughts and manners in every situation. Yes, this is not a good characteristic and sometimes makes me an antipathic person but trying to be accepted by someone can give you happiness, too. Besides, if you can manage to make someone love you knowing and accepting all about you, I think that is the absolute happiness. Furthermore, it seems to me that family is the basic source of happiness. Certainly, I can’t always be a good guy and sometimes I make them upset but I can’t stand seeing them upset. Therefore, I try to do whatever necessary to make them happy. Consequently, when I see happy family faces, I feel deeply happy. Thirdly, to have friends is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. I believe that one should have three very warm friends at least. For example, I can’t bear loneliness and if I couldn’t share all my heart with these warm friends, I believe that I could never be happy. As a consequence, if you feel like me, it will be worth improving your close relationships in order to be happy. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy. Moreover, if one wants to discover the meaning of his short life, he should look for it in desires. Whether he finds it or not, he will taste happiness just by looking for it. Introduction 5 paragraphs

Topic Sentence: Topic + Comment If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Topic Comment Studying at college is important. Topic Comment The increasing interest rates has haphazard effects on economy. Topic Comment

Title Introduction 5 paragraphs Body What is Happiness? Humankind can’t continue their lives without desires. If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Some of these desires that help to continue our lives can be acceptance in our relationships, a good family life and strong social relations. Trying to satisfy these desires has a great meaning to achieve happiness for me.   To start with, however embarrassed I am about this desire of mine, I have an obsession to expect people to accept my thoughts and manners in every situation. Yes, this is not a good characteristic and sometimes makes me an antipathic person but trying to be accepted by someone can give you happiness, too. Besides, if you can manage to make someone love you knowing and accepting all about you, I think that is the absolute happiness. Furthermore, it seems to me that family is the basic source of happiness. Certainly, I can’t always be a good guy and sometimes I make them upset but I can’t stand seeing them upset. Therefore, I try to do whatever necessary to make them happy. Consequently, when I see happy family faces, I feel deeply happy. Thirdly, to have friends is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. I believe that one should have three very warm friends at least. For example, I can’t bear loneliness and if I couldn’t share all my heart with these warm friends, I believe that I could never be happy. As a consequence, if you feel like me, it will be worth improving your close relationships in order to be happy. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy. Moreover, if one wants to discover the meaning of his short life, he should look for it in desires. Whether he finds it or not, he will taste happiness just by looking for it. Introduction 5 paragraphs Body

Types of Supporting Details Personal Information Background Information Reaction to the person interviewed, discussed or to an opinion

Types of Supporting Details Personal Information I hate listening to Mohammed Abdu. I always feel good when the weekend arrives. I wish I get an A+ in my course. When I graduate, I want to work in SABIC

Types of Supporting Details Background Information The Earth is rounded. The Saudi flag is green. France is in Europe. My brother was born in 2000. To earn money, he works as salesman at Saco.

Types of Supporting Details Reaction to the person interviewed, discussed or to an opinion I don’t believe he was serious in his interview. Ahmad’s ideas were as expected. I am impressed from Ali’s generosity.

Introduction Body Conclusion Title What is Happiness? Humankind can’t continue their lives without desires. If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Some of these desires that help to continue our lives can be acceptance in our relationships, a good family life and strong social relations. Trying to satisfy these desires has a great meaning to achieve happiness for me.   To start with, however embarrassed I am about this desire of mine, I have an obsession to expect people to accept my thoughts and manners in every situation. Yes, this is not a good characteristic and sometimes makes me an antipathic person but trying to be accepted by someone can give you happiness, too. Besides, if you can manage to make someone love you knowing and accepting all about you, I think that is the absolute happiness. Furthermore, it seems to me that family is the basic source of happiness. Certainly, I can’t always be a good guy and sometimes I make them upset but I can’t stand seeing them upset. Therefore, I try to do whatever necessary to make them happy. Consequently, when I see happy family faces, I feel deeply happy. Thirdly, to have friends is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. I believe that one should have three very warm friends at least. For example, I can’t bear loneliness and if I couldn’t share all my heart with these warm friends, I believe that I could never be happy. As a consequence, if you feel like me, it will be worth improving your close relationships in order to be happy. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy. Moreover, if one wants to discover the meaning of his short life, he should look for it in desires. Whether he finds it or not, he will taste happiness just by looking for it. Introduction 5 paragraphs Body Conclusion

1. A restatement of the main idea Types of Conclusion 1. A restatement of the main idea If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy.

2. A Summary of the Points 3. A Look for the Future Types of Conclusion 2. A Summary of the Points Feeling happy is due to different factors like money, time, and energy. 3. A Look for the Future Because it is important to feel happy, I must search for those desires that achieve that.

4. A related thought that grows out of the body Types of Conclusion 4. A related thought that grows out of the body Because of all the benefits of happiness, I will search for a better job that respects my free time. 5. A combination of several types of conclusions Feeling happy is due to different factors like money, time, and energy, so I will search for a job that offers all of that.

Introduction Body The use of transitions Conclusion Title What is Happiness? Humankind can’t continue their lives without desires. If one wants to be happy, surely, he has to discover his best desires that provide him a happy life. Some of these desires that help to continue our lives can be acceptance in our relationships, a good family life and strong social relations. Trying to satisfy these desires has a great meaning to achieve happiness for me.   To start with, however embarrassed I am about this desire of mine, I have an obsession to expect people to accept my thoughts and manners in every situation. Yes, this is not a good characteristic and sometimes makes me an antipathic person but trying to be accepted by someone can give you happiness, too. Besides, if you can manage to make someone love you knowing and accepting all about you, I think that is the absolute happiness. Furthermore, it seems to me that family is the basic source of happiness. Certainly, I can’t always be a good guy and sometimes I make them upset but I can’t stand seeing them upset. Therefore, I try to do whatever necessary to make them happy. Consequently, when I see happy family faces, I feel deeply happy. Thirdly, to have friends is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. I believe that one should have three very warm friends at least. For example, I can’t bear loneliness and if I couldn’t share all my heart with these warm friends, I believe that I could never be happy. As a consequence, if you feel like me, it will be worth improving your close relationships in order to be happy. To recap, humankind has a short life but he is given a lot of desires to be happy. Moreover, if one wants to discover the meaning of his short life, he should look for it in desires. Whether he finds it or not, he will taste happiness just by looking for it. Introduction 5 paragraphs Body The use of transitions Conclusion

Writing Quotations Correctly Jamie said, “ I will never do that again.” “ I will never do that again.” Jamie said. My friend asked, “How do I solve the homework?”

Evaluation of the Composition

250 - 400 words The correct organisation of a short composition The use of a variety of sentences (simple, compound, and complex) The use of transitions The use of illustrative examples and supporting details where needed. The use of adjectives The logical flow of ideas

Structure of Exam 6 questions Q1: Writing a general idea for specific details (3 pts.) Q2: Identifying the topic and comment (3 pts.) Q3: Writing title correctly (5 pts.) Q4: Writing direct quotations correctly (3 pts.) Q5: Identifying types of information (6 pts.) Q6: Writing a three paragraph composition (30 pts.) Total (50 pts) 50/2 = 25 marks

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