the new 7 wonders of the world (1)

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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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