Mr. Sweetman

Taming the Tiger: What You Can Do About Stress Stress can be both be helpful and harmful : -Positive Effects: motivates us, gives us energy, prepares us to respond to danger -Negative Effects: serious illness, e.g., chronic fatigue, heart disease weakens immunity High Levels of stress can lead to many different side effects -sleeplessness, stomach aches, nausea -headaches, restlessness, heart disease, diarrhea or constipation -ulcers, eating disorders, migraines, depression -chronic fatigue, acne, rashes There are many ways to manage stress : - don't worry too much - stay healthy - do things to forget your stress for awhile

Eng 10 Research Essay:  Please answer the following in a five paragraph essay: Grade Elevens: What were the three most news worthy international events in 2011? Explain why they were important . - Be sure to compare and contrast the different events as you explain why they are worthy... - Minimum of 1000 words. - Each Paragraph should have one properly inserted quotation - No one student should use the same three events. - A minimum of three different sources should be used - Please follow the MLA guidelines Grade twelve: What are three careers a young person graduating today should consider? - Be sure to compare and contrast the different jobs as you explain why they are worthy... - Minimum of 1200 words. - No one student should use the same three careers. - Each Paragraph should have three properly inserted quotations - A minimum of four different sources should be used - Please follow the MLA guidelines  

Part A)  1) Once finished review the following page and expand your essay introduction outline:  http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/intro.html 2) Create a list of criteria for evaluating essay introductions 3) Post both of these to your blog Part B) The following is an essay example without an introduction.  Your task will be to read the essay and write an introduction paragraph for it.  This should be posted to your blog. Remember a conclusion is very similar to an introduction... Resources I suggest you review: A very basic sample essay. Thesis statement help:  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/1/                                      http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/thesis_statement.shtml 1st supporting paragraph:      The most obvious evidence of Fitzgerald’s opinion is the immorality demonstrated by characters ‘living the dream’. Tom, Daisy, and Jordan, who are all very wealthy, live their lives with regard for nothing but their own ple