Directions: Write a 3-paragraph essay that focuses on the flood story from your reading of Genesis. Use the guidelines below to draft your essay. The essay should be entirely in your own words. Essays containing plagiarized material, excessive grammar errors, or unnecessary spelling mistakes will receive a grade of 0. Grading information is also included below.
The introduction paragraph should:
Begin with an attention getter
Include a summary (in your own words) of Genesis
End with a thesis statement
The body paragraph should:
Begin with a topic sentence
Discuss the main characters, general plot, and themes of the flood story from your reading of Genesis
End with a conclusion sentence
The conclusion paragraph should:
Include a restatement of the thesis statement in new wording
Include a mention of the main points of the essay
Leave the reader with a final thought
Grading:
10% MLA format
20% Clear thesis statement that is on topic
20% At least one page in length
50% Content & understanding of the reading assignment
