Introduction-
There is no such thing as a perfect body.
Now, you finish the paragraph.
1.The text structure the author used in this paragraph is cause and effect. I know this because_________ (give examples from the passage. Make sure to explain how each example is an example of the structure.) Bozzone’s choice of cause and effect helped me as a reader (by/because/as I ) ____________. (How were you able to understand that each of these sports stars’ unique body types helped them be successful?)
2. The author’s purpose of this text was to ________(persuade, inform, entertain). Bozzone explains how perfection _________ and how physical flaws_______.(What does the author say about perfection in nature and physical flaws? Does a flaw really exist?)
She believes that________ (Does she think there is a “perfect body”? What have human flaws helped people like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt do?)
Understanding the author’s point of view helped me to understand the topic better __________
(Look at da Vinci’s “Perfect Man”. Before reading, we would probably have agreed that the example had all the right proportions. However, after reading, we discovered that Michael, Simone, and Usain do not fit that standard. However, their body type perfectly suits the activity they excel at. Explain how your understanding of the “perfect” body type changed.
3. Bozzone distinguishes her position from others by _____ (whose idea of a “perfect” human does she write about, and who does she compare that “perfect human” to?).
Contrary to _______’s vision of a perfect body, the author uses the example of _______ to show that _________ (pick an example the author uses who had an “imperfect” body). She uses that example to show (Give some examples of that person’s imperfections and explain how they used them to excel). Another example the author uses is (pick an example the author uses who had an “imperfect” body). She uses that example to show (Give some examples of that person’s imperfections and explain how they used them to excel).
Understanding how the author shows that a “perfect” body could actually be a good thing helps to understand that ______ (explain how the author’s views of the “imperfect body” can help people view themselves differently).
Conclusion-You write this.
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Bozzone, Donna. “Perfectly Imperfect: When Variation is the Key to
Success.” Muse. Cricket. September 2020. (Add your access date. Example 15
December 2022)
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Conclusion- In conclusion, the idea of a perfect body is a subjective and unrealistic notion. Bozzone's article highlights the flaws in the concept of perfection and emphasizes the importance of embracing our unique characteristics. She argues that physical variations, rather than hindering success, can actually be the key to achieving greatness. By examining the successes of athletes like Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, and Usain Bolt, it becomes clear that their body types, although different from the traditional notion of perfection, have been instrumental in their achievements. Bozzone's perspective challenges the societal perception of perfection and encourages individuals to celebrate their individuality and harness their unique attributes. Ultimately, her article serves as a reminder that true success stems from accepting and embracing our imperfections.
Bozzone, Donna. “Perfectly Imperfect: When Variation is the Key to Success.” Muse. Cricket. September 2020. Accessed 15 December 2022.