1. Homework
Choose one of the following topic: first write an outline and then develop it into a descriptive essay.
A special gift I gave or received
The first time I met someone who became important to me
A favorite childhood memory
A mistake that taught me an important lesson
A difficult decision I had to make

2. sample Pls hand in your homework on Sep. 23 (the Monday class).
Introduction
Hook:
Background information:
Thesis statement:
Body paragraph
Topic sentence:
Descriptive details:
Conclusion
Final opinion:
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