10th Grade Essay Assignment- first draft due 8/25

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. 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.
• When you use an example taken from the Bible, history, or literature, you must provide a reference if you go into detail or quote something.