Graphics organizer PIE4

 Graphic Organizer for Essay #4:  Happiness Essay REVISED

Introduction Brainstorming

What is your definition of happiness? How do you see it, and how do others see it?

What are the sources you like (from the course readings or film)? Why do you like them?

List a few important terms to introduce. Why does your reader need to know their meanings?

Which overall questions or ideas inspired your thinking for this essay? Explain.  NOTE: Do not merely list questions, but explain your initial ideas for answering them, so  your introduction will “funnel,” or narrow down, to your thesis.

 

 

Thesis Brainstorming

The Central Question:

What are the 3-4 most important factors people can adapt or pursue in their lives to make sure they are living happily? AND why are these the most important components for our happiness?

 

 

Your Thesis

The 3-4 most important factors for living happily are: (Include the new 1-2 factors you are adding for the REVISED essay)

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Why? For each factor you listed, write a 1-2 sentence explanation of why it is important.

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Now combine all of these into 1-2 sentences.  Use joining words and appositives to help include so much information.

 

 

See Next Page for PIE #1



PIE # 1
Point	What are you proving about factor #1?  Why is it essential in creating a contented life?
Info	Define or describe factor # 1
Introduce the Quote   Quote Itself Use MLA format!
Analysis What do words in quote suggest/mean?   How does quote support (prove) Point?
	Explain why we need factor #1
Introduce the Quote   Quote Itself Use MLA format!
Analysis What do words in quote suggest/mean?   How does quote support (prove) Point?
Explanation	• What do certain words or phrases suggest about your point?  • What does each piece of evidence imply?  • What do we learn overall from your support in this PIE?  • Why is it important to make your claim?

See Next Page for PIE #2

 



PIE # 2
Point	What are you proving about factor #2?  Why is it essential in creating a contented life?
Info	Define or describe factor # 2
Introduce the Quote   Quote Itself Use MLA format!
Analysis What do words in quote suggest/mean?   How does quote support (prove) Point?
	Explain why we need factor #2
Introduce the Quote   Quote Itself Use MLA format!
Analysis What do words in quote suggest/mean?   How does quote support (prove) Point?
Explanation	• What do certain words or phrases suggest about your point?  • What does each piece of evidence imply?  • What do we learn overall from your support in this PIE?  • Why is it important to make your claim?

 

See Next Page for PIE #3



 

PIE # 3
Point	What are you proving about factor #3?  Why is it essential in creating a contented life?
Info	Define or describe factor # 3
Introduce the Quote   Quote Itself Use MLA format!
Analysis What do words in quote suggest/mean?   How does quote support (prove) Point?
	Explain why we need factor #3
Introduce the Quote   Quote Itself Use MLA format!
Analysis What do words in quote suggest/mean?   How does quote support (prove) Point?
Explanation	• What do certain words or phrases suggest about your point?  • What does each piece of evidence imply?  • What do we learn overall from your support in this PIE?  • Why is it important to make your claim?