Essay

Intro (1 para, 5-10 lines):

· The quote I chose to analyze is the one by Thomas Edison which states, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”

· I chose this quote because as a student, I am often tempted to give up.

· Thesis - The primary message of this quote is that those who give up will never succeed.

Body (at least 3 paras, each one 5-18 lines):

BP1 -

· Definition – my definition of success and/or failure

· Examples – examples of people who fit my definition or who go against my definition

· Personal experience – my experience with success and/or failure

BP2 –

· Cause-effect – why do people give up? Why is giving up called our ‘greatest weakness’? is there ever a valid reason to give up? What are the effects/results of giving up? What are the effect/results of succeeding?

BP3 –

· Comparison-contrast – similarities and/or differences between people who succeeded and people who gave up

· Argument – is there anything with which I agree or disagree as far as the message of the quote

BP4 –

· Process – steps to achieve success or avoid failure

· Description – describe how the person who said the quote fits the message of the quote

Conclusion (1 para, 5-10 lines):

· Summarize most important point by picking one technique used - steps to achieve success or avoid failure