In our pre-writing assignments, we generally propose more than one idea but for this one you should focus on one idea. Review the attached assignment for the essay before proceeding to make sure that your idea fits the criteria. Also, keep in mind that

Topic 1: Gone But Not Forgotten

 

Thesis: Why do loved ones have to die? Compartmentalizing one’s feelings grieving over a loved and maintaining normalcy in your life is a challenge faced by many. It can be especially hard for children to understand what they are feeling and why.

Three descriptive factors:

· Feelings of sadness because you miss the physical presence

· Feelings of helplessness because this is something that cannot be reversed or repaired

· Feelings of anger because you want answers – Why did this happen?

 

Topic 2: Mom, How many hours are there in YOUR day?

Thesis: I do not know about you, but, my mom does the most on a day to day basis. So much so that I wonder if she is subject to the same 24 hours that the rest of us are in one day. It seems that she would need at least 35 – 40 hours to get everything done. Did Professor McGonagall give her a time turner?

Three descriptive factors:

· Works full time, goes to college part time, takes care of two children, cooking, cleaning, kids activities

· Goes to bed after I do and wakes up before I do each day – Does she actually sleep?

· Never misses appointments, remembers kids schedules – How does she remember when my sister last took a shower?