1. about a person CELEBRATION ESSAY

2.  When you are familiar with your subject, you will be able to share a lot of good details.  Observe: Gather details by observing the person.  Investigate: What are his/her goals, dreams, attitudes, concerns, pet peeves, hobbies, favorite things?  Define: What kind of person are you describing (adult, child, layer, friend)? SOMEONE YOU KNOW WELL HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE

3.  Describe: List the important physical characteristics, mannerisms, and personality traits making your subject an individual. Notice the way the subject smiles, talks, sits, moves, dresses, or does his/her hair.  Recall: Remember things the subject has said or done in the past. It would be interesting to include at least one story that reveals the kind of person the subject is.  Compare: Who is he/she like? What object/thing/place/word/sport/plant could he/she be compared to?  Analyze: Ask others about your subject.  Evaluate: Determine why this person is important to you and to others. SOMEONE YOU KNOW WELL

4.  INFORMAL: No Thesis Statement!  INFORMAL: No Outline Required before typing  Almost like Journaling. ESSAY STRUCTURE

5.  Pick One Person who has greatly Impacted Your Life  relative, friend, teacher, pastor, youth leader, neighbor, etc.  What do you want to Celebrate about this person?  This is the Body of your essay.  How you know this person or how they are related to you.  How long you have known this person.  Something they said to you that really sticks with you.  A story about them that shows why they are special to you.  A lesson you have learned from their life.  How they have pointed you to God.  How your life has been enriched because you know them.  Special times and events that you have shared together.  Ways they have modeled the “fruits of the Spirit”.  Permanent impacts they made on your life.  Ways you intend to pass on their legacy or the lessons they have taught you.  Captivate a Catchy Introduction and Thought-Inducing Conclusion. WHERE DO I START?