Essay Project 4th Quarter

Introduction Paragraph 5 sentences General statement related to the topic Thesis sentences: _____ is a hero …. _____ is an inspiration … Body topic sentences Examples: General statement: To be an NYPD officer required bravery and dedication …. Terminal diseases are difficult to handle …. Growing up on Long Island affected the person ___ was to become Experiencing a life altering event changed ____ for the better Often it is how we handle difficult situations that make a person an inspiration/hero to others Having faith can make all the difference on a persons outlook Hearing _____ tell his story has had a profound affect on my life

5 Body Paragraphs 5 sentences each Background info Topic sentences: General Growing up on Long Island affected the person ___ was to become Examples: Related to topic sentence (answer the questions) Family Education occupation Substantiation: Connect your example to thesis statement It is clear that the man ___ has become was influenced by his upbringing

What is their handicap? Topic sentences: General Experiencing a life altering event changed ____ for the better Examples: Related to topic sentence (answer the questions) How it is / how it happened Prognosis / imitations Substantiation: Connect your example to thesis statement Obviously ____ did not let his disability make his a bitter man, instead he became a hero/inspiration

How are they handling their handicap? Topic sentences: General Often it is how we handle difficult situations that make a person an inspiration/hero to others Examples: Related to topic sentence (answer the questions) Actions, organizations Books Message Substantiation: Connect your example to thesis statement Without doubt ____ actions have made his message very clear to his audiences

How did their Catholic faith help them Topic sentences: General Having faith can make all the difference on a persons outlook Examples: Related to topic sentence (answer the questions) People Places events Substantiation: Connect your example to thesis statement Unmistakably ____ faith is what gave him the hope and courage to positively overcome a difficult situation

How did their story affect you? Topic sentences: General Hearing _____ tell his story has had a profound affect on my life Examples: Related to topic sentence (answer the questions) How you felt, were touched, connection to Are you a better person and why Substantiation: Connect your example to thesis statement Having the opportunity to hear and meet a real life hero / inspiration like____ has been an experience I will carry with me for life.

Conclusion 5 Sentences Restate your topic sentences Growing up on Long Island affected the person ___ was to become Experiencing a life altering event changed ____ for the better Often it is how we handle difficult situations that make a person an inspiration/hero to others Having faith can make all the difference on a persons outlook Hearing _____ tell his story has had a profound affect on my life General statement that connects your topic sentences to your thesis It is very clear that the hero/ inspiration ____ has become is linked to his upbringing, his faith, and how he chose to handle/overcome life’s obstacles