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DEFINITION ESSAY You can use these strategies of definition to write a well organized and supported essay.
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FUNCTION This strategy helps the reader understand how the concept (idea) functions or operates in the real world. It may be what the idea does or it’s intended use. It is usually the action or “verb” aspect of the idea.
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FUNCTION STRATEGY CAR TRANSPORATION FAST TRAVEL SHELTER A/C
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FUNCTION STRATEGY FRIEND PROVIDES COMPANIONSHIP IS CARING AND KIND
MAKES YOU HAPPY PROVIDES ADVICE OR GUIDANCE
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EXAMPLE STRATEGY This strategy helps the reader understand your definition by providing concrete examples from fiction or non–fiction. Often times support can come from text.
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EXAMPLE STRATEGY CAR HONDA BMW CHEVROLET CADILLAC
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EXAMPLE STRATEGY FRIEND Max and Freak from Freak the Mighty
Spongebob and Sandy- from the cartoon Winnie the Pooh and Piglet My friend Kathy and me
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NEGATION STRATEGY This strategy clarifies what the idea or concept IS by showing what is it NOT.
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NEGATION STRATEGY CAR BICYCLE AIRPLANE BOAT MOTORCYCLE LAWN MOVER
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NEGATION STRATEGY FRIEND LIAR BULLY
SOMEONE WHO INTENTIONALLY HURTS YOU SOMEONE WHO CANNOT BE T RUSTED SOMEONE WHO MAKES FUN OF YOU
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NOW IT’S YOUR TURN USING THE 3 STRATEGIES OF FUNCTION , EXAMPLE AND NEGATION ,WRITE A FULL RESPONSE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION, “WHAT IS A HERO?”
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How to organize your essay
1st paragraph: Intro with thesis statement. Thesis statement answers the question: What defines a hero (to me) Thesis statement: The controlling idea of your essay. Include the 3 points you will make in your essay.
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2nd paragraph: Use the Function strategy of defining
3rd paragraph: Use the Example strategy 4th paragraph: Use the Negation strategy 5th paragraph: Conclusion
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Label the paragraphs: F for Function E for Example N for Negation
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