Hellen Keller

Hellen Keller said; “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.” This can be seen all around us. Many people have faced great obstacles in their lives but have found ways to overcome and actually benefit from these obstacles. For example, Greg Barton, the 1984, 1988, and 1992 U.S Olympic medalist in kayaking, was born with a serious disability. He had club feet, his toes pointed inward, and as a result, he could not walk easily. Even after a series of operations, he still had limited mobility. Even so, Greg was never defeated. First, he taught himself to walk, and even to run .Then, he competed on his high school running team. He knew, though, he would never become an Olympic runner, so he looked for other sports that he could play. Happily, he discovered kayaking, a perfect sport for him because it required minimal leg and foot muscles. Using his upper body strength, he was able to master the sport. Finally, after many years of training and perseverance, Greg made the 1984 Olympic team. He says of his accomplishments, “Each step of the road has been made easier by looking just as far as necessary – yet not beyond that.” In short, even though that road was paved with obstacles, he was able to overcome them and achieve the impossible.

DISCUSSING A 3 PART PARAGRAPH

TOPIC SENTENCE
Hellen Keller said; “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”

SUPPORTING SENTENCES
Many people have faced great obstacles in their lives but have found ways to overcome and actually benefit from these obstacles. For example, Greg Barton, the 1984, 1988, and 1992 U.S Olympic medalist in kayaking, was born with a serious disability.

Developing details

What is (was) the person famous for?
Greg Barton, the 1984, 1988, and 1992 U.S Olympic medalist in kayaking.

What did this person achieve?
He had club feet, his toes pointed inward, and as a result, he could not walk easily. Even after a series of operations, he still had limited mobility.

What personal characteristics helped this person overcome his or her obstacles?
Many years of training and perseverance.

CONCLUDING SENTENCE
In short, even though that road was paved with obstacles, he was able to overcome them and achieve the impossible.