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Essay Outline

Introductory Paragraph

Attention getting sentence: [some strategies could be a probing question, definition that is relevant to the thesis or a peculiar fact]

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General Statement: [state the literature and the author being used, with one general thematic statement that relates to the thesis statement]

___________________________________________________________________Thesis: [think: what….so what? State the three main ideas of your essay followed up by your general statement…your main idea]

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Paragraph Two

Topic sentence: [make a general topic sentence based on the first “what” of the thesis statement: try to include some transition with the introduction]

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Details:

1. [Supporting evidence piece #1. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] _______________________________________________________

2. Supporting evidence piece #2. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] ______________________________________________________

3. Supporting evidence piece #3. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] ______________________________________________________

Concluding/transition sentence: [summarize the essence of the paragraph in one brief sentence, include a transition to the next paragraph of the essay]

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Paragraph Three

Topic sentence: [make a general topic sentence based on the second “what” of the thesis statement: try to include some transition with paragraph two]

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Details:

1. [Supporting evidence piece #1. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] _______________________________________________________

2. Supporting evidence piece #2. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] ______________________________________________________

3. Supporting evidence piece #3. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] ______________________________________________________

Concluding/transition sentence: [summarize the essence of the paragraph in one brief sentence, include a transition to the next paragraph of the essay]

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Paragraph Four

Topic sentence: [make a general topic sentence based on the third “what” of the thesis statement: try to include some transition with paragraph three]

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Details:

1. [Supporting evidence piece #1. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] _______________________________________________________

2. Supporting evidence piece #2. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] ______________________________________________________

3. Supporting evidence piece #3. In a series of 2-3 sentences, state the evidence, show support from the story (paraphrase or quote) and PLACE YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION/EXPLANATION] ______________________________________________________

Concluding/transition sentence: [summarize the essence of the paragraph in one brief sentence, include a transition to the next paragraph of the essay]

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Paragraph Five

Wrap it up!: [All the conclusion needs is three or four strong sentences which do not need to follow any set formula. Simply review the main points (being careful not to restate them exactly] ___________________________________________________________________

Summarize your essay and restate your thesis:

1._______________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________

3. [try to leave the reader with one lasting impression of your opinion.] ______________________________________________________

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