READ the information in the box below.

1. EXPOSITORY Writing Prompt READ the information in the box below. A role model is a person you admire or look up to. Family members, friends, and celebrities may inspire us to become better people. THINK about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? What qualities do they have that inspire you? WRITE a composition about someone you admire. Explain why this person is your role model. • Be sure to — • clearly state your central idea • organize your writing • develop your writing in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

2. n The author, Donald Miller My 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Barnes Taylor Swift Role Model My grandma, Nora My best friend, Penny Martin Luther King Jr. Rob, from Tiger Rising

3. Introduction & Central Idea Penny is an admirable woman. • The qualities you choose should tie back to the central idea. • These 3 flips will be combined to form ONE deeply developed paragraph! Reason #1 – She is generous. Reason #2– She’s a great listener. Reason #3 – She is an optomistic, creative and passionate counselor. Conclusion Her positive spirit lights up a room!

4. She shuffles down the hallway, headed to teach a class full of eager children a lesson on bullying. My best friend, Penny Haight, is an admirable woman with extraordinary qualities. The low lighting of her office invites a feeling of safety and warmth. The smell of her Brighton perfume fills the air, and as she walks through the door, her presence illuminates the room. My best friend, Penny Haight, is an admirable woman with extraordinary qualities. Descriptive Segment Thought Provoking Question Have you ever met someone who instantly “wowed” you with their kindness and generosity? Well, then you must know my best friend, Penny Haight. She is an admirable woman with extraordinary qualities.

5. Flip #1 My Begin with a Bang! Introduction Penny is an admirable woman.

6. Reason #1 – She is generous. F E E D Every time we go out to dinner she offers to pay for my meal. She gives me expensive gifts on my birthday like jewelry from Brighton. She spoils me with sweet treats like flowers and candy. I’ve gone on several vacations with her family including a ski trip to Colorado and a beach vacation in Florida.

7. Penny is the most generous person I know. Every time we go out to dinner, she offers to pay for my meal. She gives me expensive gifts on my birthday like Brighton jewelry and designer purses. On holidays, she spoils me with special treats like flowers or candy. I’ve gone on several vacations with her family including a ski trip to Colorado and a beach vacation in Florida. Flip #2 Reason #1 Facts, Details, Examples Reason #1 – She is generous.

8. Reason #2 – She is a great listener. F E E D Any time I am struggling, Penny is there to lend a listening ear. For examples, when my brother was in a car accident, she reassured me everything would be okay. She reflects my feelings and encourages me. I always feel better after I talk to her, and I can count on her to be available at any time.

9. Flip #3 Reason #2 Facts, Details, Examples Reason #2 – She is a great listener.

10. Reason #3 – She is an optimistic, creative, and passionate counselor. F E E D Penny is passionate about helping other people achieve their goals. Her unique approach to school counseling includes her therapy dog, Luke. She plans engaging guidance lessons using cool video clips and rap music. When problems arise, she finds creative solutions.

11. Flip #4 Reason #3 Facts, Details, Examples Reason #3 – She is an optimistic, creative, and passionate counselor.

12. Flip #5 My Take Away Conclusion Her positive spirit lights up a room!

13. Synonyms for Admire • Respect • Appreciate • Like • Agree • Support • Favor • Marvel at . . . • In awe of . . . • Think a lot of . . . • Think highly of . . .