OUTLINE
I. Introduction
a. Hook statement (draw the reader in!)
b. Background information/ preview of subpoints
c. Thesis statement
II. Point #1
a. Topic sentence
b. Example
c. Explain
d. Finisher sentence that brings your specific points back to the thesis
III. Point #2
a. Transition sentence/Topic sentence
b. Example
c. Explain
d. Finisher sentence that brings your specific points back to the thesis
IV. Point #3
a. Transition sentence/Topic sentence
b. Example
c. Explain
d. Finisher sentence that brings your specific points back to the thesis
V. Conclusion
a. Restate and connect three thesis qualifiers
b. Bring the three thesis qualifiers back to your thesis
c. “So what” statement- why does your conclusion matter???