after selecting your word ( from culture/your language/a word that is used in relation to race, gender, religion/ word that is used today/ word used by a specific group) write an essay of five paragraphs in which you define the word, discuss how it is used and why you selected this word. You must use at least ONE source for this essay. You must have in text citation and a work cited page.

FORMAT:

INTRODUCTION:

Must have a hook. You can begin with a statement about the power of words. That words change/evolve over time. You can use a quote from one of the articles. Then refer to the definition of the word from the dictionary.

State the intent of the essay.

EXAMPLE:

” Words change meaning all the time- and over time.” (TED, 2014) Words also have great power to shape and impact our lives. Language is not a static entity. It evolves over time and changes with the mores and norms of the society. When ideas, and thinking around behavior in a society changes we see this reflected in the words that are used. Some words can then change their meaning from what they were in the past to reflect this growing societal shift. We see for instance, in words such as nice, silly, gay, and mistress (TED, 2014) This essay will define the word———-. It will discuss the history and contexts within which it is often used and its connotations.

BODY:

1.History of the word- what is the background story? Where does this word originate? Use a source to reference.

2.Describe TW0 contexts/scenarios where this word is used. Who can use this word? IS this word a negative/positive word? How do people react/feel about this word?

3.Why did you select this word? What did this process of examining words/language teach you?

CONCLUSION:

Re state.

As one can see/in conclusion, it is evident that words evolve over time; that they have deep meaning. The word—- is a —– word. It can be used ——-. I believe that this word———————