The most important role model in my life has been my mother, Joyce Nolin. She has shown unconditional love, been highly involved in my life, and been very supportive and encouraging. My mother cared for her own mother who had Alzheimer's disease, traveling monthly to do things like fix her hair and paint her nails, and later bringing her into our home despite resistance from siblings. She has taught me how to be a daughter through caring for her mother, how to be a parent through her involvement in my life, and how to be a teacher through her encouragement and willingness to learn.

1. What is a Role Model? Paine College, Augusta, GA Mack Gipson, Jr. Tutorial & Enrichment Center rev. 10/2006

2. Dictionary definition: “ A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate .” American Heritage Dictionary Online, 4 th edition

3. Someone worthy of imitation —whose character , life , behavior , are taken as good examples to follow

4. A person who serves as an example of the values , attitudes , and behaviors associated with a role .

6. My Roles Female Woman Adult Daughter Sister Niece Cousin Aunt Wife Mother US Citizen Friend Cook Teacher Writer / Author Cancer Survivor Volunteer Student—Educated Person Church Leader Social Justice Advocate

10. Paint a picture with words Dog Level Poodle Level Fifi Level

12. The most important role model in my life has been my mother, Joyce Nolin. Now we have to answer the questions— Why? or How? Provide reasons , examples , incidents , facts/statistics to support your thesis. Animal level

13. daughter parent teacher Basic Thesis Statement ( because ) + the three reasons, examples, facts, or incidents in Box 1 of each section. The most important role model in my life has been my mother, Joyce Nolin. Dog level Dog level Dog level

14. Unconditional love Involvement in children’s lives Supportive/encouraging The most important role model in my life has been my mother, Joyce Nolin.

16. 1. Reason, Example, Fact, or Incident parent 1. Reason, Example, Fact, or Incident daughter 1. Reason, Example, Fact, or Incident teacher The most important role model in my life has been my mother, JN. --Did G’mother’s nails and hair --never let anyone talk about G’mother --took her into her own house- siblings refused --unconditional love --involvement in children’s lives --supportive and encouraging --enthusiasm --willingness to experiment --guide, facilitator Poodle Level

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