Type III Essay assignment Type III due Tuesday May 12th Type III due Tuesday May 12th –Construct Thesis: Main point of your essay Ex: In his book Greatest Generation Tom Brokaw offers many unique stories, which demonstrate the extraordinary lives of the World War II generation. One characteristic shared by this generation was courage. Veterans such as ________, __________ and ____________…………………………exemplified the meaning of this word. Ex: In his book Greatest Generation Tom Brokaw offers many unique stories, which demonstrate the extraordinary lives of the World War II generation. One characteristic shared by this generation was courage. Veterans such as ________, __________ and ____________…………………………exemplified the meaning of this word. –Choose 3 stories from three separate sections which help prove your thesis

Thesis Rubric Clear and Concise thesis with a character trait shared by all members of the WWII Generation (5 pts) Clear and Concise thesis with a character trait shared by all members of the WWII Generation (5 pts) No personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc.) (2 pts) No personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc.) (2 pts) 3 Different members of the WWII generation from three sections (3 pts) 3 Different members of the WWII generation from three sections (3 pts) Total = 10 pts Total = 10 pts Due Monday May 4th Due Monday May 4th

Layout First Paragraph-Thesis First Paragraph-Thesis Second, Third, Fourth Paragraphs Second, Third, Fourth Paragraphs –3 stories from Greatest Generation that support your thesis Fifth Paragraph Fifth Paragraph –Conclusion