1 of 18

Slide Notes

DownloadGo Live

What and Who Defines Hero to You?

Published on Nov 18, 2015

This is a step-by-step description how how to do a criteria/match definition argument using "hero" as an example. This is designed for Freshman Composition students.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Assignment Overview

How to Write a Criteria/Match Definition Essay
Photo by athene.noctua

Brainstorm!

What do YOU think the qualities of a hero are?

Now, WHO?

You brainstormed qualities of a hero

Untitled Slide

Who will you choose?

  • Mom
  • Wendell Berry
  • Stephen Hawking
  • This is MY list; who's on yours?
Photo by stupidpony

Now, do a Criteria/Match!

Match hero qualities to person qualities
Photo by Capt Kodak

LIKE THIS!

POSSIBLE WORK FLOW:

  • Write one 5-7 sentence paragraph for each criteria
  • Describe why each quality is important
  • End with a thesis sentence introducing hero
  • One paragraph each showing person/hero match
  • Include a "counterclaim" section

Add an Introduction

and a conclusion and you have a draft!
Photo by porschelinn

But Wait! There's More!

Photo by solofotones

WHAT SHOULD I RESEARCH?

  • Examples
  • Experiences
  • Explanations
  • Emotions
  • Detail, detail, detail!

REMEMBER THIS SECRET

Writing takes time!
Photo by lecates

Writing is done in layers

Another secret!
Photo by djwtwo

Writing is always a journey

Don't underestimate its power to change you!

YOU MAY HAVE TO OVERCOME:

  • Fear
  • Procrastination
  • Distractions
  • Time limitations
  • Fear. Did I mention fear?
Photo by Jeff McNeill

Who's the hero now?

YOU ARE!

DON'T FORGET

  • Ask me questions!
  • Use Tutor Central!
  • Use your Writing Circle!
  • Courage is more important than talent.
Photo by joserrai

Now, get to work!

What and who is your hero?
Photo by iklash/