Write the first draft of a two-paragraph essay plus a conclusion. You may choose one of these essay topics: The career I hope to follow; a special or unusual person;
the best or worst teacher I ever had, or the most exciting event in my life. You will be graded on the following:
A clear thesis statement (10 points)
Two topic sentences (one for each paragraph) that express the main idea (15 points each for a possible total of 30 points)
The body of each paragraph: Each paragraph should be comprised of a topic sentence (#2 above), supporting details in body sentences (relevant to the topic sentence),
and a concluding sentence (20 points each for a possible total of 40 points)
The conclusion (10 points)
Be sure to proofread carefully, including spell-checking. (10 points).
Sample Solution
