Your purpose for this assignment is to select a role model and examine the influence this person has on your life. Then, you will write a four-paragraph essay about this role model. This person can be someone currently in your life, someone who influenced you greatly at an earlier time in your life, or someone from the distant past. Information to Include: Who is (or has been) your role model? For how long?
Why does this person inspire you, and what did the person do?
How does the role model's behavior affect you today?
What do you do differently in your life because of the influence of the role model?

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.