Topic

Write a five-paragraph essay that reflects on how an experience caused a change of perspective for you.

Getting Started

• Begin by thinking of experiences you've had that have changed something for you. Write these down as you think of them.
  • There's nothing too big (conquering a fear) or too small (changing from liking Coke to Pepsi) to include!
  • The change in perspective can be based on any person, place, or situation.

Writing Tips

• Essay Structure
  • Your essay should have an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
    • Each body paragraph should have one main idea and details to support it.
    • A paragraph should have at least five sentences to be fully developed.
• A good way to structure your essay:
  • Introduction
    • The introduction sets up your writing by letting the reader know about your topic, and what you will discuss about it.
    • No major details should be here, it's just where you let us know the goal of your writing. Think of it as a movie preview, you get the highlights and focus, but need to see the movie to see all of the main action.
    • Be sure that your introduction includes a thesis statement. This is the one sentence that all information in the body of your essay should point back to. Check out this site for more info on crafting a strongthesis statement (https://tinyurl.com/2suk469f)
  • Body Paragraph 1
    • Focus on your perspective/view before the experience that caused the change.
  • Body Paragraph 2
    • Explain what, or who, caused your perspective to change.
  • Body Paragraph 3
    • Explain what, or who, caused your perspective to change.
  • Body Paragraph 4
    • Reflect on what this change has meant for you.
  • Conclusion
    • Summarize your essay and reinforce your thesis.
    • Do not bring up any new information in this paragraph