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Generations: Tapping into the Experiences of Senior Citizens
Advice from the Young
Name____________________________ Date___________________
In the past few weeks you have read the following
advice writings:
- A poem: "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good
Night" by Dylan Thomas
- A speech: "Wear Sunscreen" by Mary
Schmich
- An essay: "If I Had My Life to Live Over"
by Nadine Stair
Now, it is your turn. You will write either a poem,
speech, or essay giving advice to a specific audience.
Whom do you think needs advice? What have your
experiences taught you so far? What is the most valuable advice you can
give?
Steps: 50 points: (1-6 are worth 5 points each.
7 & 8, 10 points each)
1. Choose an audience.
2. Create a web/list of advice for this audience. (Pre-writing)
3. Organize your ideas into an outline: Introduction, Body, Conclusion
4. Write a 1st draft of your essay, speech, or poem.
5. Reread and revise!
6. Submit to Ms. Levy for revision.
7. Write a final draft.
8. Publish! (Deliver your speech. Mount your
essay or poem for all to see.) Add a drawing.
DUE DATE: Tuesday, May 14, 2002
Audience:
Name_____________
Who needs your advice?
Just to get you thinking, some audiences who
might need advice are:
Parents of teenagers
Little kids
Teachers
Grandparents
Middle School Students
Older Brothers
Rap Musicians
Doctors
Neighbors
Clerks at your favorite store
People in love
Fashion nightmares
Hair nightmares
The audience to whom I will address my advice
is ______________.
Outline of Ideas
1. Introduction:
- Hook the reader:
- Ask a question.
- Tell why this particular audience needs advice.
- Tell a very short story about this audience
from your experience.
- Make a bold statement.
2. Body
- Supporting points.
- Give your advice.
- Give examples to support your advice.
3. Conclusion
- Summarize the advice you have given.
- Explain why you have given your advice.
- Leave the audience with a challenge to undertake
your advice.
- Leave the audience with something to think about
for the future, an idea to ponder.
Outline
Name____________________
1. Introduction
2. Body
1.
2.
3.
3. Conclusion
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