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Title: Mandala Essay


1
Mandala Essay
  • Draft Revision

2
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

3
Hook the Reader
  • Every essay needs a great lead.
  • Character description
  • Setting description
  • Summary statement

4
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
    OConnors song titled The Emperors 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.

5
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 dont
    think I can ever paint this hall because that
    would be like painting over me.

6
Summary Statement
  • Write a statement about YOU that makes the reader
    think.
  • EX Im the dog stalker. If theres dog to greet
    and pet, Im there. No silly sidewalk gets in my
    way. Thats just how I am in everything I do. I
    never let obstacles stand in my way.

7
Add Imagery
  • Bring your story to life.
  • Add sense details
  • Sight
  • Sound
  • Taste
  • Touch
  • Smell

8
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!

9
Transitions
  • Use transition words to connect each paragraph.
  • EX First, next, however, in addition, etc.

10
AVOID YOU
  • Autobiography I
  • Avoid talking to the audience they dont talk
    back.
  • Change all incorrect you forms
  • THINK I, me, my, mine

11
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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