1. DEFINITION ESSAY
You can use these strategies of definition to write a well organized and supported essay.

2. 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.

3. FUNCTION STRATEGY
CAR
TRANSPORATION
FAST TRAVEL
SHELTER
A/C

4. FUNCTION STRATEGY FRIEND PROVIDES COMPANIONSHIP IS CARING AND KIND
MAKES YOU HAPPY
PROVIDES ADVICE OR GUIDANCE

5. 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.

6. EXAMPLE STRATEGY
CAR
HONDA
BMW
CHEVROLET
CADILLAC

7. 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

8. NEGATION STRATEGY
This strategy clarifies what the idea or concept IS by showing what is it NOT.

9. NEGATION STRATEGY
CAR
BICYCLE
AIRPLANE
BOAT
MOTORCYCLE
LAWN MOVER

10. NEGATION STRATEGY FRIEND LIAR BULLY
SOMEONE WHO INTENTIONALLY HURTS YOU
SOMEONE WHO CANNOT BE T RUSTED
SOMEONE WHO MAKES FUN OF YOU

11. 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?”

12. 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.

13. 2nd paragraph: Use the Function strategy of defining
3rd paragraph: Use the Example strategy
4th paragraph: Use the Negation strategy
5th paragraph: Conclusion

14. Label the paragraphs:
F for Function
E for Example
N for Negation

15. Typed
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Double space
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