Assignment
What is the best thing about getting older (less than 1 page) / 3-4 paragraphs MAX only
Note that you are being asked to name the ONE best thing about getting older. DO NOT identify two, three or more things. There will be a penalty for any extra points. DO NOT exceed 4 paragraphs, there is 1 point penalty per extra paragraph.
· Your one-sentence answer to the prompt "What is the best thing about getting older?" will be your thesis statement
· Your thesis statement should be the last sentence of your introductory paragraph which should be 4 or 5 sentences.
· Make sure your essay's body comprises of the right quality and quantity of detail/exapmples
· Make sure your essay ends with a concluding paragraph of 3-5 sentences. The concluding paragraph of should re-state the essay's thesis statement (Verbatim or in new words). Do not put new information in the conclusion, just a summary of your main thoughts.
· You are NOT required to borrow information from other sources to write this essay. However, if if you elect to do so, remember all information cited should be referenced in-text and in a Works cited page, otherwise you will receive a ZERO for this essay.
· Use MLA rules for writing.