Mandala Essay

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Mandala Essay

• Draft Revision

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The Basics

• 7 Paragraphs
• Intro
• Body paragraphs for each symbol
• Conclusion
• 5 sentence minimum for each paragraph
• TYPED, Double Spaced, Times New Roman
• DUE Wed. Nov. 26
• Submit orignal typed version

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Hook the Reader

• Every essay needs a great lead.
• Character description
• Setting description
• Summary statement

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Character Description

• Your mandala represents YOU so start with
  yourself
• EX I will sleep with a clear conscience. I will
  sleep in peace. These two lines from Sinead
  OConnors song titled The Emperors New Clothes
  struck a chord in me the first time I heard them
  as a college student. These words sum up how I
  want live my life, no matter how much money I
  acquire, or how much success I attain.

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Setting Description

• Start with a place that reveals YOU.
• EX When a guest enters my house, he/she is
  greeted by chili-pepper red walls that scream
  Welcome. There is no time to wait. All who
  enter must be ready for the excitement,
  challenges, or uncertainties that await. I dont
  think I can ever paint this hall because that
  would be like painting over me.

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Summary Statement

• Write a statement about YOU that makes the reader
  think.
• EX Im the dog stalker. If theres dog to greet
  and pet, Im there. No silly sidewalk gets in my
  way. Thats just how I am in everything I do. I
  never let obstacles stand in my way.

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Add Imagery

• Bring your story to life.
• Add sense details
• Sight
• Sound
• Taste
• Touch
• Smell

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Add Variety

• Start each sentence with a different word.
• Write verb cluster sentences
• Check that sentences have a mix of lengths.
• Count the number of words!

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Transitions

• Use transition words to connect each paragraph.
• EX First, next, however, in addition, etc.

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AVOID YOU

• Autobiography I
• Avoid talking to the audience they dont talk
  back.
• Change all incorrect you forms
• THINK I, me, my, mine

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End with a Bang

• Leave the reader thinking
• Snapshot leave the reader with a picture
• Dialogue leave the reader with famous last
  words
• Thoughtshot Final reflections on yourself.