ELI 072 Essay #1: Siblings and Happiness

Due: Monday, Oct. 5th

In this essay, you will give your opinions on how the size,
order and/or spacing of children in a family affects their
happiness. You may focus on any or all of these factors, but be
sure you have enough to write three body paragraphs.
Example Thesis Statements

First-born and last-born children are often happiest because

they receive more of their parents attention, while middleborns tend to be unhappy.
Children with siblings close in age have better childhoods
than those without siblings or with siblings far apart in age.
Large families are often happier because they have more
people who love them, spend time with them and help them
during a crisis.
Although many do wish they had a sibling, only children are
usually happier because they receive all of their parents
attention and dont have to share.
Requirements
An essay with an introduction, three body paragraphs and a
conclusion.
All paragraphs must have enough support (at least 5 total
sentences in each paragraph).
Correct APA format
Grading
You will be graded on the following criteria, from most points (at
the top) to least points (at the bottom).
Paragraphing (unified, cohesive paragraphs with good topic
sentences)
Content (good thinking, logical support, clear examples,
varied & complex language)
Introduction (including the thesis)

 Conclusion
Mechanics (grammar, punctuation and spelling)