Sample Outline

for Anne Frank

I. Thesis this is what your paper is about (it should be the last sentence in

the first paragraph)

Example In Anne Frank, the Diary of a Young Girl, Anne demonstrates

the art of living through her words, actions, and goals.

II. Topic Sentence for Body Paragraph #1

Example Despite the hardships Anne endures, she continues to make the

most of each day.

a. one specific example

second specific example

your examples should support your TS (topic sentence)

III. Topic Sentence for Body Paragraph #2

Example Anne also uses her writing as a way to continue living.

a. one specific example

b. second specific example

IV. Topic Sentence for Body Paragraph # 3

Example Although Anne does not survive the Holocaust, she never gave

up.

a. one specific example

b. second specific example

V. Concluding Paragraph you want to wrap up the paper - review your

main points without repeating yourself.

Example - Throughout Annes life, she exemplified the ideal of making

the best of a situation.