1. Essay Project
4th Quarter

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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