Mandala Essay Draft Revision The Basics

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Mandala Essay Draft Revision

The Basics • 7 Paragraphs • • – Intro – Body paragraphs for each symbol – Conclusion 5 sentence minimum for each paragraph TYPED, Double Spaced, Times New Roman DUE: Wed. Nov. 26 Submit orignal + typed version

Hook the Reader • Every essay needs a great lead. – Character description – Setting description – Summary statement

Character Description • Your mandala represents YOU so start with yourself • EX: “I will sleep with a clear conscience. I will sleep in peace. ” These two lines from Sinead O’Connor’s song titled The Emperor’s New Clothes struck a chord in me the first time I heard them as a college student. These words sum up how I want live my life, no matter how much money I acquire, or how much success I attain.

Setting Description • Start with a place that reveals YOU. • EX: When a guest enters my house, he/she is greeted by chili-pepper red walls that scream “Welcome. ” There is no time to wait. All who enter must be ready for the excitement, challenges, or uncertainties that await. I don’t think I can ever paint this hall because that would be like painting over me.

Summary Statement • Write a statement about YOU that makes the reader think. • EX: I’m the dog stalker. If there’s dog to greet and pet, I’m there. No silly sidewalk gets in my way. That’s just how I am in everything I do. I never let obstacles stand in my way.

Add Imagery • Bring your story to life. • Add sense details – – – Sight Sound Taste Touch Smell

Add Variety • Start each sentence with a different word. • Write verb cluster sentences • Check that sentences have a mix of lengths. – Count the number of words!

Transitions • Use transition words to connect each paragraph. • EX: First, next, however, in addition, etc.

AVOID “YOU” • Autobiography = I • Avoid talking to the audience – they don’t talk back. • Change all incorrect “you” forms – THINK: I, me, my, mine

End with a Bang • • Leave the reader thinking… Snapshot – leave the reader with a picture Dialogue – leave the reader with famous last words Thoughtshot– Final reflections on yourself.

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