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Step 1: You can choose any of the following topics about which to write your cause and effect paragraph.  Choosing a topic that is of interest of interest to you or choosing a topic that may be difficult for you to write about is a good way to challenge your writing skills. Based on the following

• Making a good friendship

Step 2: Create your paragraph plan, write your first draft, and then write your revised draft.

First write your paragraph plan.  Next, in the same document, write your first draft and then write your revised draft.  You should have three separate elements that show the progress of your paragraph.

Remember that a good paragraph takes time to write.  You may want to start with some idea-development activities, such as freewriting or brainstorming, to help you generate your paragraph.  Pay attention to your purpose, audience, and mechanics in your paragraph.  Be sure that your causes and effects are logical (avoid “post hoc” reasoning).

PART II: WRITING APPLICATION – Paragraph #2

In this homework assignment, you will turn in a document that is one page in length that consists of a paragraph plan for a definition paragraph and the final draft of that completed paragraph.  You may include your prewriting if you wish.  Use word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or OpenOffice Writer, to complete the assignment.  Remember to use proper APA format.  Use the APA Format Guide, which is included in the Module 1 Reading Assignment.

Step 1: You can choose any of the following topics about which to write your definition paragraph.  Choosing a topic that is of interest to you or choosing a topic that may be difficult for you to write about is a good way to challenge your writing skills.

·         Bravery By joining the Army

Step 2: Create your paragraph plan, write your first draft, and revise your work.

First, write your paragraph plan.  Use the best ideas from your prewriting.  Next, in the same document, write your first draft and then write your revised draft.  You should have three separate elements that show the progress of your paragraph.

Remember that a good paragraph takes time to write.  You may want to start with some development activities, such as freewriting or brainstorming, to help you generate your paragraph. Pay attention to your purpose, audience, and mechanics in your paragraph.

PART IV: READING COMPREHENSION #2

Step 1: Read “Musicophilia” by Oliver Sachs on page 531 in your textbook.

Step 2: Answer the following questions:

1.      According to the author, what are some physical causes that may lead someone to become a musicophile?

2.      Did Cicario experience any negative effects because of his musicophilia?

3.      The general purpose of the text is to entertain and inform.  What is the specific purpose?

4.      Would this essay be more effective in only a definition mode or only a narrative mode?  Why or why not?