English 12
Mrs. Smith
Tuesdays with Morrie
Aphorisms Essay (Say/Mean/Matter)
Prompt: Identify & discuss 3 aphorisms (1 from the 1st third; 1 from
the 2nd third; 1 from the last-third) that Morrie shared in the book
Tuesdays with Morrie (Be sure to cite the page number for each
aphorism). What do these aphorisms mean? Why do these
aphorisms matter, or why are they significant in terms of Morrie’s
purpose/desire to teach people how to live through dying? USE
THE SAY MEAN MATTER FORMAT THAT YOU WERE
TAUGHT.
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Brainstorming is REQUIRED (Use the chart provided)
Rough Draft is REQUIRED
Peer Edit is REQUIRED
Formal essay format only (No 1st person)
5 paragraph format MINIMUM
o Introduction
o Supporting paragraphs
o Conclusion
8 sentences per paragraph MINIMUM
All essays must be typed
o Use required format
 Times New Roman
 12 point font
 1 inch margins
At least 2 parenthetical references citing according to MLA (two per support paragraph)
Works Cited using correct MLA format
Essay must be formatted according to MLA
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Mrs. Smith