Thesis - Overcoming hurdles is important because life will present various challenges.

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Body Paragraph: (Reason one from thesis which should be Overcoming hurdles is important because life will present various challenges.) First, create and include a Topic sentence which is one sentence that introduces the supporting idea from your thesis. Next, include and give a specific example for your first reason such as Martin Luther King Jr. remember to elaborate by adding detailed information for the specific example.
Then, write three to four sentences that explain that example. Lastly, what other details will support the topic sentence based on own knowledge?

Topic Sentence: Overcoming hurdles is important because life will present various challenges, such as those faced by Martin Luther King Jr. in his fight for civil rights.

Martin Luther King Jr. faced many challenges in his fight for civil rights, such as racism, segregation, and violence. Despite these obstacles, he continued to fight for the rights of African Americans, inspiring millions of people around the world. He showed that it is possible to overcome any challenge, no matter how difficult, if one is determined and persistent.

Other details that support this topic sentence include the fact that King was arrested multiple times for his activism, yet he never gave up. He also faced death threats and was assassinated in 1968, yet his legacy lives on today. His example of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity serves as an inspiration to people of all ages and backgrounds.