What are you claiming?

And how are you going to

prove it?

Introduction

First statements in each body

paragraph are descriptive

Body Paragraph #1: Idea

You need 3 of: Facts, stats,

explanations, and/or analysis. This
is NOT descriptive.

Cleverly state that you have thus,

proven your point for this
idea/paragraph

Closing statement #1

1.1

1.2

2.

1.3

Body Paragraph #2: Idea

Conclusion:
Specific proofs:
1.

Hook

Thesis Statement

How have you proven your

thesis?

Closing statement #2

2.1

3.

General (your
thesis)

2.2

Specifics
1.
2.3

2.
Body Paragraph #3: Idea

3.

Closing statement #3

3.1

3.2

3.3

HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY

Future Thought