Ms Porch
Dramatic Literature

Essay Assignment

You are to write a 3-paragraph essay answering ONE of the following questions:
	
1--Why is suicide not a good solution to problems?

2—Do people have control over their own happiness?

3—Is it important to have a positive attitude?  Does it make a difference in people’s lives?

The essay should be three paragraphs long with an introduction, conclusion and a main body paragraph.

You also need to show evidence that you have completed all steps of the writing process.

Brainstorming	10 points
Outline		10 points
Rough Draft		50 points
Peer Edit		10 points
Final Draft		50 points

I.	Thesis Statement (this will be the last sentence of your introduction)

A.	Introduction
Grabber:
Background:

B.	Main body paragraph
Answer the question and support your opinion

C.	Conclusion
Restate the main idea
Summarize main points
Final thought