Write an example paragraph detailing how an item they have purchased speaks about who they are as a person.

Purpose

For the practice assignment, students will write an example paragraph detailing how an item they have purchased speaks about who they are as a person.

Instructions

Students should identify an important or small purchase that reveals something about their individual likes, dislikes or lifestyle. After selecting a topic for the paragraph, consider the reasons for the purchase. See the Using Examples section under Developing Paragraphs/Strategies for Developing the Main Point in the The Little Seagull Handbook.

Use the following questions as a guide for planning and writing the paragraph.

· What is the purchased item?

· Why was it purchased?

· Who can enjoy the purchase?

· When was it purchased?

· How was it purchased?

· What examples support the thesis statement?

The practice paragraph should demonstrate good structure through the use of a topic sentence, several coherent supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.