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)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Taking risks takes
confidence. (Give reasons)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
You will miss opportunities
if you don’t take risks. (Recommendation and evaluation)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
You won’t achieve your dreams
by playing it safe. (opinion and
evaluation)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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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