Sample Outline

Outline for a Five-Paragraph Essay

Title: ____________________
I.

II.

Introduction
A.

Introductory statement

B.

Thesis statement: ________________________

Body
A.

B.

C.

III.

First main idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________

1.

Supporting detail____________________

2.

Supporting detail ____________________

Second main idea (Topic Sentence): __________________

1.

Supporting detail____________________

2.

Supporting detail ____________________

Third main idea (Topic Sentence): ___________________

1.

Supporting detail____________________

2.

Supporting detail ____________________

Conclusion
A.

Closing statement

B.

Restate thesis: ____________________