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Name:Mrs. HallENG 1302: Period ___Date:Extended Definition Essay: Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” Assignment: Write a one to two-page essay in which you use Aristotle’s definition of courageous action to determine whether or not the man’s actions are courageous.Format: Times New Roman 12 pt. fontDouble-spaced 1 inch margins Heading: see aboveTitle of essay centered (you can bold it)Insert last name and page number in the top right of headerHINT: Aristotle believes that for an action to be considered courageous a person must, first, have a choice, make a rational decision, be aware of the consequences, and perform a noble act.OUTLINE DUE DATE: end of class Monday, 1/30/17OutlineIntroduction Hook (start big picture) Definition of courageous action (include criterions/standards you will address)Thesis statement (include author and short story title and whether or not the man is courageous because…) First body Paragraph: Use the first two criterions from Aristotle’s definition to determine whether or not the man’s actions are courageous. Topic sentence (include criterion and link to courageous action) Example from story + direct textual evidence Show how textual evidence supports your thesis Example from story + direct textual evidence E. Show how textual evidence supports your thesis F. Transition Second Body Paragraph: Use the last two criterions in Aristotle’s definition to determine whether or not the man’s actions are courageous Topic sentence (include criteria and link to courageous action) Example from story + direct textual evidence Show how textual evidence supports your thesis D. Example from story + direct textual evidence E. Show how textual evidence supports your thesis F. Transition Conclusion Restate main points and thesis Concluding statement / parting words (end big picture) ................
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