Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Risk taking paper

RISK TAKING

Writing Task:  Discuss the following:  Any serious undertaking involves risk. 

Paragraph 1:  exposition: explain risk-taking with examples
Paragraph 2:  detailed experience
Paragraph 3:  coda

ESSAY TERMINOLOGY: 

A: exposition:  an exposition explains something: a process, a situation, an idea.  In the exposition you have to explain the idea of risk taking in a balanced way.  Show you understand both POV (point of view).  For instance there is “risk” as in unnecessary risk; and “risk” as in necessary because any serious and challenging undertaking involves risk.

B:  Coda:  the coda of this type of short essay involves probability and likelihood in the future.  It is a course of action you want to commit to.  Words and actions relating to the future such as plans, and delaying gratification, investing time in order to achieve something…. 



2.  SENTENCE WRITING Practice

What can we learn from risks? (Explain)

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Taking risks takes confidence.  (Give reasons)

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You will miss opportunities if you don’t take risks. (Recommendation and evaluation)

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You won’t achieve your dreams by playing it safe.  (opinion and evaluation)

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COMMON SITUATIONS AND GENERALIZATIONS
1   Risk taking the road less traveled. The road less traveled is a scary road to take. ...
2   Risk getting turned down. ...
3   Risk not getting the job. ...
4   Risk putting it all on the line. ...
5   Risk missing out in order to achieve something greater. ...
6   Risk that person not saying “I love you too.” ...
7   Risk making a mistake.
9. Risk losing friendships.
10. Risk not being good enough.

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