Step 1: Identify the prompt you selected for this assessment.

Prompt 1: Everyday people (ordinary people) can become heroes when they are called to action.

Prompt 2: There are factors that contribute to people surviving extreme situations.

Selected Prompt: Everyday people can become heroes when they are called to action.

Step 2: The Introduction

By now, you should have carefully read each of the three sources in your prompt's text set. Using what you know about the topic, write the components of your essay's introduction below. Remember, the thesis statement should convey your essay's central idea. This will be supported in each body paragraph.

Introduction:

1. Write a hook to introduce your topic and get your reader's attention:
People strive to be the best they can be to help save small or big situations.

2. Write a two to four sentence bridge to connect the hook and the thesis statement:

3. Write a thesis statement with a clear controlling idea:
Thesis Template: Ordinary people can become heroes when they [insert 2 ways people can become heroes].

Example: Ordinary people can become heroes when they are brave and make sacrifices.