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Your essay subjects must be sufficiently narrowed to fit your assignment. For example, you wouldn't want to write about the history of the United States in a 300 to 500-word essay. Rather, you should consider a more focused subject, such as explaining how a single momentous event shaped the country, or, perhaps a day in the life of someone who lived during an important time in US history Directions: Read the subjects and determine whether each is too broad or sufficiently narrowed for a 500 to 800 word essay. Too Broad or Sufficiently Narrowed 1. 2. 3. Subject Major characteristics of youngest children Table manners in foreign countries Obesity in the United States Alcoholism among Navajo Native Americans Punctuation in Emily Dickinson's early poems New cancer treatments 4. 5. 6. Jared wants to write an essay about gay marriage rights but isn't sure what aspect of this controversial Issue he wants to focus on. Which of the following are some prewriting techniques he should try to narrow his subject? Check all that oply Polsh the thesis statement that takes a stand on gay rights. Cross examine himself about gay marriage rights. Ustall ideas that pop into his head about gay marriage rights Freewrite for ten minutes and then try to find the central idea