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.
