Monday, August 17, 2009

10th Grade Essay Assignment

In a thoughtful and well-written essay, you must answer this question: What three qualities define a hero? Why?

Essay Format Requirements
The essay must be 1.5-2 pages long, with 1.5 spacing.
It must be written in 12 point Times New Roman Font.
It must have a title and a heading.
The essay must be written in essay form, with five paragraphs total- one introduction containing a thesis statement, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
It must be checked for grammar and mechanics.

Essay Content Requirements
Your essay must list, define and discuss the three qualities that you think define a hero.
When you discuss the three qualities, explain why they are important qualities and include an allusion in each argument. You can use examples of these qualities taken from a person in your own life, the Bible, history, or from literature. Ideally, you should have an example taken from a combination of sources- i.e. one from the Bible, one from your life, and one from history.


If you want me to look at your essay, you must give it to me by 8/24. I will not be editing anything after that date.
THIS IS DUE MONDAY, 8/31

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