Essay#1 Outline
(9/25/13)
I. Introduction
a. Many writers talk about the
happiness, but answers vary.
b. Cite quote(s) of
writers
i.
“Happiness depends upon
ourselves.” Aristotle
ii.
“The purpose of our lives is to be
happy.” Dalai Lama
c. Story: CCTV, a top TV
station in China, performed random street survey for happiness last
year, answers for happiness vary depending on different ranks of
people in China.
d. Thesis: Happiness is a
feeling of joy and love in my heart. It is a moment when I have no
worriesand fears in the environment and my personal life.
II.
Example1
(Topic Sentence)
a. Safe living
environment and
safe food makes me happy
i.
Environment: Howard County, one of the most
suitable places in USA for living, beautiful park, lake, birds,
ducks….; No gun shooting; No pollution. All makes me happy.
ii. Food:
Many fake and poison foods in China, Chinese in China are not happy
about this. I in USA do not need worry about food safety. I am
happy.
III.
Example2
(Topic Sentence)
a. No worries
about my personal life makes me
happy
i.
Spouse : loyal to the family, take care
of kids
ii. Finance
safe, have enough
savings for travelling
1. Travelling makes me happy:
Paris, China, Disney land, CA, etc.
IV.
Example3
(Topic Sentence)
a. Happiness is joy and love
in my heart.
i.
Church life gives me joy: sing holy songs, learn
God words
ii. Love :
Share things with friends
, being volunteer
Conclusion(Summarize your main
ideas)
a. Safe life is the foundation
for the happiness.
b. Spirit satisfaction is a
plus to the happiness.
c. Everyone has her/his own
sense of happiness. Happiness can not be copied from each
other.