Essay Outline

Introduction Paragraph
1. Introductory sentence: never use a question
2. Introduce Topic – brief overview
3. Thesis Statement

Body Paragraphs –
Point 1
1. Topic Sentence-introduce point 1
2. Introduce Evidence (2-3 pieces of evidence per paragraph)
3. Quote Evidence – Use only part of the sentence. Do NOT write the entire sentence from the text.
4. Explain Evidence
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each piece of evidence used
6. Conclusion Sentence
Point 2
1. Topic Sentence-introduce point 2
2. Introduce Evidence (2-3 pieces of evidence per paragraph)
3. Quote Evidence – Use only part of the sentence. Do NOT write the entire sentence from the text.
4. Explain Evidence
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each piece of evidence used
6. Conclusion Sentence

Small paragraph (2-3 sentences if have time)

*If argument: Counterclaim paragraph for point 3 use template

Conclusion Paragraph (Flip Intro!!)

1. Paraphrase Topic – restate your Thesis Statement in a new way
2. Overview of reasons