Prompt: Compose a passage (approximately 5 - 7 sentences) conveying your impressions of the Little Prince or the Fox, incorporating at least 2 compound words and 2 idioms.
Compose a passage reflecting on a character you've learned about, integrating 2 idioms and 2 compound words.
I. Outline: Write a passage expressing your thoughts on the character of the Little Prince or the Fox. Incorporate at least 2 compound words and 2 idioms into the passage.
a. Introduction: Introduce the character of the Little Prince/Fox.
b. Body:
* Impressions of the character:
- Character traits (speech, actions, thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc.)
+ Little Prince: Innocent soul revealed in speech, innocence portrayed, emotional development: sadness when thinking about the rose on his planet → understanding the issue → hesitantly empathizing with the fox,...
+ Fox: Character appearing in the fable, convincing conversation style persuading the Little Prince to empathize with him,...
- Artistry:
+ Unique, impressive character construction.
+ Simple, familiar language; vivid imagery,...
- Evaluation:
+ Author's message about friendship conveyed.
+ Lessons learned by oneself.
c. Conclusion: Affirmation of the character's beauty.
Sample essay for 10th grade: Write a passage expressing your feelings and thoughts about the character of the Little Prince or the Fox. Incorporate at least 2 compound words and 2 idioms into the passage.
II. Sample Passage: Write a passage expressing your impressions of the character of the Little Prince or the Fox. Incorporate at least 2 compound words and 2 idioms into the passage.
1. Sample Passage: Present your impressions of the character of the Little Prince or the Fox, incorporating at least 2 idioms and 2 compound words.
The character of the Little Prince in the text 'If you want to have a friend' from 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has left a profound impression on me. He is pure and gentle. He comes to Earth in search of a friend. Upon seeing the vibrant rose garden on Earth, he feels saddened and lies on the grass crying when thinking about 'an ordinary flower' on his planet. The conversation with the fox makes him realize the meaning of friendship, the significance of empathy, and it's the innocence of the Little Prince that 'empathizes' the fox. Through the art of creating a unique character, the author has deeply touched the readers' hearts with the character of the Little Prince.
Idioms: pure and gentle, vibrant.
Compound words: conversation, empathizes.
2. Write a passage conveying your impressions of the character of the Little Prince or the Fox. Incorporate at least 2 compound words and 2 idioms - Reference Passage 2
The fox in the excerpt 'If you want to have a friend' brought profound emotions and deep resonance to the readers. The fox appears when the Little Prince is feeling melancholic about the roses on his planet. Through persuasive conversation and genuine emotion, the fox helps the little prince understand the meaning of 'empathy' - or rather, the meaning of friendship. To become friends, we must gradually get to know each other 'You only understand what you've empathized with. If you want to have a friend, empathize with yourself.' The fox is a characteristic figure in fables, constructed like a human, with emotions and conversational skills. The character of the fox in the excerpt evokes in me familiar memories and beautiful memories.
Idioms: profound emotions, melancholic.
Compound words: familiar memories, beautiful memories.
3. Write a passage expressing your impressions of the character of the Little Prince or the Fox. Include at least 2 compound words and 2 idioms - Reference Passage 3
The Little Prince in the excerpt 'If you want to have a friend' is an intriguing character, leaving us with lasting impressions. At his loneliest and most melancholic moment on his journey to find a friend, he encounters the fox. Through conversation with the fox, the Little Prince understands the meaning of empathy. He hesitantly learns to empathize with the fox. Through familiar language and the art of creating a unique character, author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry allows readers to perceive the pure and innocent soul of the Little Prince. The story brings deep reflections on friendship in life. In the end, the Little Prince still has to depart, but the friendship between the two remains eternal.
Idioms: loneliest, eternal.
Compound words: lasting impressions, intriguing character.
In addition, you can also refer to some other sample essay topics for 6th grade:
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