Personal Landscapes 
Use notes below as a guide to writing a cohesive essay.

Paragraph 1: Take a stance.
Do the conditions of the environment impact on the development and identity of the individual? Why or why not?

Body:  Back up your argument with proof.
Example 1: Describe the conditions of the environment at the turn of the century and  how one conservationist responded to it.  Identify the specific event or circumstance that moved this individual to action.  Describe how the action changed the course of the life of the individual. Argue whether or not this event helped shape the identity of the individual.

Example 2: What was the condition of the environment in the mid 1970's?  Describe how an environmentalist responded to it.  Identify the specific event or circumstance that moved this individual to action.  Describe how the action changed the course of the life of the individual.  Argue whether or not this event helped shape the identity of the individual.

Last Paragraph: Conclusion
Restate your stance. Summarize your proof.  State the long range implications of your argument for society.