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The New 7 Wonders of the World
Five Paragraph Essay
We just spent the past few days learning about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. In 2007, the New7Wonders Foundation organized a poll of modern wonders and 1
million votes were cast. The following 7 were the winners:
1. Chichen Itza (Yucatn, Mexico)
2. Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
3. Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
4. Great Wall of China (China)
5. Machu Picchu (Cuzco, Per)
6. Petra (Jordan)
7. Taj Mahal (Agra, India)
Assignment:
You are to choose one of the New 7 Wonders of the world and write a five paragraph essay
on it. In your essay you should include and justify if your modern wonder would have made
the Ancient Greece list of Seven Wonders.
Keep in mind the features required to qualify for the Ancient Greeks list:
A. Size (large)
B. Works of great artistry
C. Great feats of engineering
Elements of a Five Paragraph Essay:
Introductory paragraph -> Thesis Statement (mini outline of what the paper is about)
First Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Second Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Third Body Paragraph -> Topic Sentence with 3 supporting details
Concluding Paragraph -> Reworded Thesis; a summary of the three main points from the body
of the paper; and a final statement that gives the reader signals that the discussion has cometo an end.
A.P.A. Format
Refer to How to Write a PaperHandout or go to my web page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichen_Itzahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucat%C3%A1nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_(statue)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeirohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_Chinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People's_Republic_of_Chinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchuhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuzco,_Peruhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per%C3%BAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahalhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chichen_Itzahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucat%C3%A1nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexicohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_the_Redeemer_(statue)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeirohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseumhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_Chinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People's_Republic_of_Chinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchuhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuzco,_Peruhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per%C3%BAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petrahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahalhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agrahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India -
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Research Essay Writing Process
Topic vs. thesis statement
A topic is general and very broad. For example, you might write a paper about pollution. You could write
this paper for a LONG time unless you narrow the field.
Ask yourself questions:What kind?
What geographical area?What environmental anomalies?Who is affected? Specific age group?
A thesis statement focuses on one particular section of the broad topic and covers it in detail. A thesis
statement is more than a mere statement; it must be defensible.
Step 1: Make a statementPollution is a serious issue in urban centres.......
BECAUSE
Step 2: Outline your defense
a) it leads to the release of dangerous chemicals into the air, water, and soil
b)............................................................................................................c)............................................................................................................
Thesis statement Thesis statement reveals:
central message of the essay
should convince and persuade the reader
without a thesis, the essay lacks direction
and purpose, and wanders from point topoint
purpose of the paper
relevance to the topic
indicates of direction of the essay
Introductions
Like any good reading material, the introduction should grab the reader's interest or attention, so he or she
will continue reading your essay.
What does an introduction do?
sets the stage
establishes the context gets to the heart of things quickly includes thesis statement
Devices
relevant background information
brief, interesting story/anecdote pertinent statistic(s)
appropriate quotation
analogy
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definition of term(s)
identification of situation
What to avoid in your Introduction:
"The purpose of my essay is?"
"I am going to write about?"
clichs or commonplace ideas: "Since the dawn of time, people have fallen in love."
apologies: "I am not sure this is right, but this is my opinion." repetition of the topic
The Body of the Paper
If you remember SAY IT...SUPPORT IT.... EXPLAIN IT, you will have the three essential components of
every paragraph you write. Each paragraph should have one idea which you introduce, support with materialfrom other sources, and synthesize. The last element is your defense or explanation of the importance of the
paragraph to your thesis.
Conclusions Brings essay to an end
Logically follows from thesis statement and discussion
Devices
Answers question in introduction
Summarizes main points
Calls for awareness, action, resolution from the reader
Anticipates future possibilitiesWhat to avoid in your Conclusion:
Dont trail off
Dont include new ideas or facts that belong in main body of essay
Dont reword the introduction Dont announce what you have done
Dont apologize
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Research Essay Rubric
Student Name: __________________ Block: ______ Topic: ___________
Category 15-12 11-8 8-5 4-1 Score
Quality of
Information
Information clearly
relates to the main topic.
Includes several
supporting details and/orexamples.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic. It
provides 1-2 supporting
details and/or examples.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic. No
details and/or examples are
given.
Information has little or
nothing to do with the
main topic.
Category 10-8 8-6 6-4 4-0
Organization The introduction is
inviting, states the main
topic and previews thestructure of the paper.
Details are placed in a
logical order and the way
they are presented
effectively keeps theinterest of the reader. A
variety of thoughtful
transitions are used and
clearly show how the
ideas are connected.
The introduction is inviting,
states the main topic and
previews the structure of thepaper, but is not particularly
inviting to the reader.
Details are placed in a
logical order, but the way in
which they arepresented/introduced
sometimes makes the
writing less interesting.
Transitions clearly show
how ideas are connected,but there is little variety.
The introduction states the
main topic, but does not
adequately preview thestructure of the paper nor
is it particularly inviting to
the reader. Some details
are not in logical or
expected order and thisdistracts the reader. Some
transitions work well but
connections between other
ideas are fuzzy.
There is no clear
introduction of the
topic/structure of thepaper. Many details are
not in logical/expected
order. There is little sense
that the writing is
organized. The transitionsbetween ideas are unclear
or non-existent.
Category 4 - Above Standards 3 Meets Standards 2 Approaching
Standards
1 Below Standards
Thesis Statement Thesis statement names
the topic of the essay andoutlines the main points
to be discussed.
Thesis statement names the
topic of the essay.
The thesis statement
outlines some or all of themain points to be discussed
but does not name the
topic.
The thesis statement does
not name the topic ANDdoes not preview what
will be discussed.
In-Text Citations All sources used for
quotes, statistics andfacts are credible and
sited correctly. (Min. 5)
All sources used for quotes,
statistics and facts arecredible and most are cited
correctly.
Most sources used for
quotes, statistics and factsare credible and are cited
correctly.
Many sources are suspect
(not credible) AND/ORnot cited correctly.
Grammar &
Spelling
Author makes no errors
in grammar or spellingthat distracts the reader
from the content.
Author makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling thatdistract the reader from the
content.
Author makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling thatdistract the reader from the
content.
Author makes more than 4
errors in grammar orspelling that distracts the
reader from the content.
Evidence and
Examples
All of the evidence and
examples are specific,
relevant and explanations
are given that show how
each pieces of evidencesupports the authors
position.
Most of the evidence and
examples are specific,
relevant and explanations
are given that show how
each pieces of evidencesupports the authors
position.
At least 1 of the pieces of
evidence and examples is
relevant and has an
explanation that shows
how the piece of evidencesupports the authors
position.
Evidence and examples
are NOT relevant
AND/OR are not
explained.
APA Format Correct Title Page
Format. Original title
page #s and doublespaced. References (min.
5)
Minor errors. Multiple errors. Incorrect format.
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