Essay Structure

Essay Outline

Introduction
1. General ideas.
Sentence to get the
attention of your
readers:
2. One-sentence
thesis statement.

Body
1. First main idea:

a. Supporting evidence for the first

idea.
b. Supporting evidence for the first
idea.
c. Supporting evidence for the first
idea.

Body
2. Second main idea:
a. Supporting evidence for second
main idea.
b. Supporting evidence for second
main idea.
c. Supporting evidence for second
main idea.

Body

3. Third main idea:

a. Supporting evidence for third main
idea.
b. Supporting evidence for third main
idea.
c. Supporting evidence for third main
idea.

Conclusion

1. Restatement of your
thesis.
2. Insightful sentence
to end your essay.

Title "The Benefits of Running"

I Introduction
A. Running is becoming an extremely popular sport for all ages.
B. Running is a great form of exercise because it helps people control their
weight, develop muscles, and improves mental and physical performance.

II Body
A. Weight control
1.
2.
3.
4.

Aids self-control
Burns calories
Encourages a healthy diet
Suppresses appetite

B. Muscular Development
1.
2.
3.
4.

Improves tone
Enhances contours
Increases strength
Improves endurance

C. Psychological well-being
1. Aids sleep
2. Inhibits depression
3. Intensifies vitality

Conclusion
A. Benefits of running make it an excellent exercise.
B. People who want to improve their health should consider running.