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Topic: Wisconsin-Madison Essays Prove Something with a Thesis Statement and 3 Supports This Essay will show a quality about your topic Think of a list of

3 Topic: Wisconsin-Madison Essays Prove Something with a Thesis Statement and 3 Supports This Essay will show a quality about your topic Think of a list of 5-10 qualities about your topic. beautiful calming fun relaxing exciting Now, choose your quality about your topic. Be sure you will be able to support it.

4 Topic: University of Wisconsin-Madison Quality: exciting Now we need to find supports to PROVE our quality. Brainstorm a list of 5-10 supports. snowy weather season changes buildings-types of architecture sports teams- Camp Randall, Kohl Center people are from all over the United States great food Now, choose the best THREE that fit your topic and have enough to write a paragraph about.

5 Thesis Statement: A thesis statement tells what your essay is about. It includes the topic, what is being proved, and your three supports. Now that you have your topic, your quality, and your three supports, practice writing some thesis statements. Vary your sentence structure to make the sentences more interesting and see which you like best. Write 3-5. University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most exciting place to be because of the incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people. The incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people make the University of Wisconsin an exciting place to be. When one is trying to have an exciting experience, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the place to go because of the incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people.

6 The University of Wisconsin-Madison: Exciting *1. Incredible Sports Teams: - The Badgers are great at Basketball, Football, and Hockey. -The Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium are great for viewing the games live when the Badgers play at home. - The UW football team has made it to the Rose Bowl three years in a row. -When one is not in Wisconsin, the games are usually televised and just as exciting to watch them play on TV. FACT: The Badgers have competed in the Big Ten Conference since its formation in They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourtholdest stadium in college football. Wisconsin has had two Heisman Trophy winners, Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne, and have had eight former players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. -MAKE THREE PAGES LIKE THIS, ONE FOR EACH STAR/ SUPPORt

7 The University of Wisconsin-Exciting 2*- Season Changes -snow falls daily during the winter -fall- leaves change colors and explode to the ground -fall- piles of leaves to jump in -summer- the sun is gleaming in the sky -summer- swim in the lake - can experience a variety of different temperatures in the same city in the same year. -According to Weather Facts, "The four seasons (winter, spring, summer, autumn) have a huge impact on how we lead our daily lives.

8 According to Weather Facts, the four seasons (winter, spring, summer, autumn) have a huge impact on how we lead our daily lives. This is true for those who have visited the University of Wisconsin Madison. This town is known for having beautiful season changes. Experiencing the various seasons is extremely thrilling. During the winter months, white fluffy snow falls to the ground. One can build snowmen, go sledding, or just enjoy the magnificent white fluff while sitting in front of the fire place indoors. When autumn arrives, the leaves change color and one can enjoy jumping in the piles of leaves. Summer is completely different. The lake is one of the most amazing places to be during these months. One can jet ski and splash ferociously in the warm water. Catching fish and hiking through the trails is exciting for all. Being in a town where one can experience a variety of different temperatures all in one year is quite exciting!

9 T:University of Wisconsin-Madison Q: Exciting *3- Meeting people from all over US -friends from NY, NJ, Minnesota, Maryland, Missouri -different customs/cultures -learn new things -unique in own ways -live together in the dorm rooms

10 Having the chance to make friends with people from all over the United States is an incredible experience. One may never have the opportunity to meet people from New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Missouri; however attending the University of Wisconsin Madison provides this opportunity. Living in the dorm rooms and attending classes with people from all over allows one to learn information he/ she would not have known before. One can learn about new languages, customs, and cultures after spending a day with individuals from different parts of the country. NEED CONCLUSION SENTENCE.

11 Introductory Paragraphs An Introductory paragraph introduces the essay. It tells what the author will prove or explain in the piece. It includes an interest catching device, background information, and a thesis statement. ICD: An interest catching device is something interesting right at the beginning of the paragraph to catch the reader's attention. It can be a quote, a definition, or an interesting fact. Sample ICDs: -"I'm never standing still and that makes my life pretty exciting" Maria Sharapova". -According to the Meriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of exciting is causing great enthusiasm and eagerness. Background Information: The middle of your introductory paragraph should include background information about your topic and possibly allude to what you will be proving. Sample Background Information: For some, a life without a vibrant town is not worth living. Beautiful white snow falling to the ground and people joyfully walking around at all times of the day makes one extremely excited. Most people would never choose to live somewhere with little action for being without a thrilling city would be like living in a jail cell. Thesis Statement: The introductory paragraph should end with a thesis statement. The thesis statement includes the topic, what will be proven, and the three supports to be discussed within the essay. Sample Thesis Statements: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most exciting place to be because of the incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people. The incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people make the University of Wisconsin an exciting place to be. When one is trying to have an exciting experience, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the place to go because of the incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people. Sample Introductory Paragraph: "I'm never standing still and that makes my life pretty exciting" Maria Sharapova". For some, living a life without being in vibrant town is not worth living. Watching beautiful white snow fall to the ground and seeing people joyfully walk around at all times of the day makes one extremely excited to be at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Most people would never choose to live somewhere with little action for being without a thrilling city would be like living in a jail cell. The University of Wisconsin- Madison is the most exciting place to be because of the incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people.

12 Support Paragraphs Previously, you brainstormed for each of your three supports Hinding the following: dehinitions, quotes, listing facts, and telling stories. You should take a few moments to choose the best stuff from what you've brainstormed. Now, you will need to write an introductory sentence such as: "The Badgers football team have competed in the Big Ten Conference since its formation in They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth- oldest stadium in college football. Wisconsin has had two Heisman Trophy winners, Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne, and have had eight former players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame." You should think of a good topic sentence for your paragraphs to introduce each support. You may want to write more than one and choose the best. Following the introductory sentence, you will need to work on incorporating the information from the brainstorm page within the paragraph. Sample Support Sentences: The UW football team has made it to the famous Rose Bowl game for the past three years in a row. Not only is football an extremely exciting part of UW- Madison, but so are the basketball and hockey games. The Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium are great for viewing the games live when the Badgers play at home. The energy and the cheers that Hill the arena make the crowd as wild as a stampede of buffalo running down the street. No matter where one sits, he/she will have an incredible view of the players in action. When one is not in Madison, Wisconsin, the games are usually televised on TV so that one can still cheer on the Badgers. At the end of the paragraph you will need to write a closing sentence. Closing sentences usually have some sort of realization. Here is an example of a realization: Solitude at the beach is sometimes the perfect medicine for a troubled soul. Here is a Sample Support Paragraph: "The Badgers football team have competed in the Big Ten Conference since its formation in Wisconsin has had two Heisman Trophy winners, Alan Ameche and Ron Dayne, and have had eight former players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame."- UW Magazine. The UW football team has competed in the famous Rose Bowl game for the past three years in a row. Not only are the football games an extremely exciting part of UW- Madison, but so are the basketball and hockey games. The Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium are great for viewing the games live when the Badgers play at home. The energy and the cheers that Hill the arena make the crowd as wild as a stampede of buffalo running down the street. No matter where one sits, he/she will have an incredible view of the players in action. When one is not in Madison, Wisconsin to watch the games, they are usually televised on TV so that one can still cheer on the Badgers. There is not a more exciting sports team than the University of Wisconsin Badgers.

13 What is in a Closing? Restate thesis in a different way Summarize main points in essay (from-to, and another point) Specific realization Broad realization Closing Paragraph Sample Nothing can compare to an exciting day at the University of Wisconsin- Madison. When one is trying to have an exhilarating experience, the University of Wisconsin- Madison is the place to go because of the incredible sports teams, beautiful changes in weather, and different types of people. From the athletic sports teams to getting to know people from all over the world, UW Madison is never a bore. Watching the beautiful season changes is one of the most magnihicent sights there ever was. Everyone should spend some time at the UW- Madison in their lifetime because of its exciting atmosphere. I know I will never want to live anywhere where excitement isn't occurring all the time.

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