1. 1. Breaking Down the Prompt
Underline key words
Try to define words you don’t know
Rewrite the prompt in your own words

2. Practice Read the following quotation from Gerard Way:
“Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.”
Think carefully about the quote. What qualification must a person have in order to be a hero?
Write an essay explaining what ultimately makes someone a true hero.
Be sure to 
clearly state your thesis 
organize and develop your ideas effectively 
provide relevant, specific evidence
choose your words carefully 
edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

3. 2. Thesis 1 SENTENCE ONLY!!!!!!!! Must have a purpose and a support
Purpose-your why/answer/position
Support-points backing up your position
Each support=1 body paragraph
Remember PBS
Purpose Because Support