Student Name

DSPW-0800

Prof. M. T. Clark

First Formal Essay

DSPW-0800 5-PARAGRAPH ESSAY TOPICS

Write a good 5-paragraph essay around 600 words long on this topic: Although most people want to succeed, their definitions of success differ. To some people, success means outdoing others, or coming out on top. To some people, success is a big step like owning a house. Others define success as raising a child or graduating from high school (or college). Other people believe that there are many kinds of success, including the success of meeting one’s personal goals. What is your definition of success? In an essay, define success and give clear examples from your life and/or a successful person who represents success to you as examples.

1. (Introduction Paragraph should give your thesis statement, what you are trying to prove. It also should mention your 3 main points. Here is an example.) Success means different things to different people. In my case, I will feel that I am successful when I __________, __________, and __________. These things are all very important to me, and I will not be successful until I have accomplished all of them.

2. (First body paragraph should explain the first main point, should give clear examples, and should have a clear conclusion sentence.)

3. (Second body paragraph should explain the second main point, should give clear examples, and should have a clear conclusion sentence.)

4. (Third body paragraph should explain the third main point, should give clear examples, and should have a clear conclusion sentence.)

5. (Conclusion paragraph should summarize the three main points, should restate your thesis statement, and should give “the moral of the story,” if there is one.)