Homework Help Forum: Grammar and Composition

Posted by y912f on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:30pm.

can someone please help me by giving me suggestions for a topic,for my Descriptive Essay it can be about anything; that can be described please give me some suggestions. because i'm not sure what to write on, and i'm going to be asking for help a lot in the essay too.

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:35pm

  Drafting-Organization Sheet 1. ____________________________________ (Broad Subject) 2. ____________________________________ (Limited Topic for Thesis Statement 3. ____________________________________ (Main Idea about This Topic) ((how do you feel about this topic)) ((what is your opinion about this topic or issue)) 4.Three-Step Format for Thesis Statement: _______________________________________ (Specific Support for Paragraph #2) _______________________________________ (Specific Support for Paragraph #3) _______________________________________ (Specific Support for Paragraph #4) 5. Thesis Statement with Three-Step Format: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ i will give an example that shows how to do all of this

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:38pm

  These sites have ideas for topics as well as suggestions about how to write an excellent descriptive essay. Be sure to choose a topic that you feel strongly about. http://www.writeexpress.com/descriptive-essay.html http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/descriptive.html http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/Describe.html http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills5.html http://www.indianchild.com/writing/descriptive-essay.htm

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:39pm

  ex. from my text: Broad Subject: Walt Disney World Limited Topic: Epcot Theme Park Main idea about this topic: Adventure Thesis without three-step format: Epcot Theme Park is an adventure filled with journeys. Three-step Format for thesis: 1. journeys to exotic lands 2. high-tech playthings 3. unbelievable spectacles To form a thesis statement that contains the three-step format, simply combine the three basic ideas with the thesis statement. Here are thesis statements that could be used for a five-paragraph essay. Actually, you can present the thesis statement with a three-step format in different ways: 1. Epcot Theme Park is an adventure filled with jouneyes to exotic lands, high-tech playtings, and unbelievable spectacles. 2. Journeys to exotic lands, high-tech playthings, and unbelievable spectacles are some of the adventures that you will discover at Epcot Theme Park at Walt Disney World.

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:48pm

  ok..i want to write about a place. here are some that i thought of: my room Asheville, NC- family's fav vacation spot park ..

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:52pm

  Asheville sounds like a great place to describe. Go for it -- and good luck! I suggest you write as much as you can, then put it aside for a day or two. When you come back to it, you'll be able to read it with fresh eyes and ideas. Finally, when you're near a final draft, please post it here, and we'll be glad to help you polish it.

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - GuruBlue, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:53pm

  I think writing about Asheville would be fantastic... It is an interesting, beautiful place with lots of possibilities of things to describe.

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:06pm

  alright thanks

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:07pm

  and one more thing.. since that is my narrow topic..what would be the broad topic. beacuse i have to list them both: the broad and the narrow or if this is the broad, how could i narrow it down thanks

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:10pm

  Pick about three things you want to describe about Asheville. Then incorporate them into your thesis statement. In other words, Asheville is your broad topic. The three aspects of it is your narrow topic.

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:16pm

  um...i don't think that's how i'm supposed to do it. asheville will be the broad topic then i have to pick a narrower topic then make a thesis , and then a three-step thesis. both about the more narrower topic.. i need help narrowing hte topic

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - y912f, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 1:22pm

  or..what if my broad topic is: vacation spots and i narrow it to: Asheville, NC is that ok?

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - Ms. Sue, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:22pm

  I stand by my original idea. Asheville is your broad topic. The specific places constitutes your narrow topic. Maybe something like this? Asheville is a fabulous place for scenic hiking, shopping for locally made crafts, and delicious meals.

  
  

• Grammar and Composition - GuruBlue, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:11pm

  I agree totally with MsSue. Asheville is the broad topic. Then choose 3 things about the place that make it a super vacation spot. They would be your support.

  
  

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