Every person has his or her own definition of happiness.

What makes me happy may not

necessarily make others happy; but for me, having plenty of time to study and have fun at the

same time, having clear goals, and being surrounded by people I am close to make me happy.
Firstly, having plenty of time to study and have fun at the same time gives me joy. It
gives me the opportunity to strike a balance between studying and enjoying life at the same time
without missing simple joys in life such as shopping, listening to music, and watching comedy
shows. Secondly, having clear goals provides me pleasure. It gives me satisfaction knowing that
I will never be wasted because I know exactly what I want. Knowing that I am on the right track
gives me the joy to keep going. Finally, being surrounded by people I am close to is a real
delight. There is nothing more that makes me happy than being with my family, relatives and
close friends. We spend time together, eat together, and enjoy life together. Nothing could be
sweeter than being with the people who matter a lot in my life.

These things define my happiness as a person. Having enough time to study and have fun
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at the same time, having clear goals, and being surrounded by people I am close to will always
be a source of my joy. Having them all makes me the happiest person in the world.
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INTRODUCTION

CONCLUSION

1) Underline the thesis statement

1) Underline the re-stated thesis

2) Number the sub-points (1, 2, 3)

2) Number the sub-points (1, 2, 3)

3) Circle the introductory statements

3) Circle the concluding statement

BODY
4) Circle the transition words
5) Underline the sub-point topic sentences
6) Circle the sub-point details

INTRODUCTION
Write three new sub-points.

Every person has his or her own definition of happiness. What makes me happy may not
necessarily make others happy; but for me, ___________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ make me happy.
Write your three new sub-points again and write a new introductory statement above it.
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________________________; but for me, ___________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ make me happy.
BODY
Write three topic sentences for your sub-points. Give details below each point.

Firstly, ______________________________________________________ gives me joy.

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Secondly, ____________________________________________________ provides me pleasure.
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Finally, ___________________________________________________________is a real delight.
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CONCLUSION
Write your three sub-points to complete the thesis. End the essay with a concluding statement.

These things define my happiness as a person. __________________________________

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__________________________will always be a source of my joy. ________________________
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