Role Model Hero Essay

100 PointsTyped, Double-Spaced

All MLA Rules are to be used

Essential Questions for Essay:

1. What universal qualities do great role models and/or heros possess?

2. What choices enable a person to conquer challenges while others fail?

Think about your answers and how they apply to your book’s character

Essay Structure: Intro

1. General Opener2. Mention the book3. Thesis (specific)(Main Character),

(statement about who they are), possesses _______ and ______ which characterizes him/her as a heroic role model.

Dave Pelzer, an abuse survivor, possesses bravery and fortitude which characterizes him as a heroic role model.

Essay Structure: Body

• For Body Paragraphs use plot moments and direct quotes using MLA format to prove your role model has the trait indicated in the thesis.

• Give at least two examples from the book of the trait and explain how this example demonstrates that trait.

Essay Structure: Conclusion

1. Restate the thesis2. Discuss general

lessons from reading the memoir

Good Luck writing

Essay Due on Friday!