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5 Paragraph Essay Outline

Please complete a detailed outline for your essay based on your thesis statement and research.
You do not need to write complete sentences, but write everything you are thinking so that when
you construct your essay you will have ample information to choose from.

Outline

Introduction Paragraph

A. Attention Getter Ideas

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B. Background Information Ideas-Your background should give a brief explanation of your topic
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C. Thesis Statement

1st Body Paragraph- 1st Point of Thesis Statement

A.Transition Sentence Idea

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B. Evidence/Quote from Research- 1 piece of evidence/direct quote from your article to
support your 1st point of your thesis.
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C. Analysis of Evidence that Supports your Claim- Explain how your evidence supports your
claim.
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D. Transition Sentence to next Body Paragraph

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2nd Body Paragraph- 2nd Point of Thesis Statement

A.Transition Sentence Idea

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B. Evidence/Quote from Research- 1 piece of evidence/direct quote from your article to

support your 2nd point of your thesis.
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C. Analysis of Evidence that Supports your Claim- Explain how your evidence supports your
claim.
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D. Transition Sentence to next Body Paragraph Idea

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3rd Body Paragraph- 3rd Point of Thesis Statement

A.Transition Sentence Idea

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B. Evidence/Quotes from Research- 1 piece of evidence/direct quote from your article to

support your 3rd point of your thesis.
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C. Analysis of Evidence that Supports your Claim-Explain how your evidence supports your
claim.
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D. Transition Sentence to Conclusion Idea
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Conclusion Paragraph

A. Counter Argument Idea- Address a possible counter argument to your claim

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B. Respond to Counter-Argument- Respond to counter-argument by making a rebuttal that

refutes the counter-argument
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C. Restated Thesis Statement- Restate your original thesis statement but with more nuance.

D. Powerful Concluding Sentence Ideas

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