INTRODUCTION A. Begins with a sentence that captures the reader's attention. 1)You may want to use an interesting example, a surprising statistic, or a challenging question B. Gives background information on the topic. C.includes the THESIS STATEMENT which: 1)States the main ideas of the essay and includes: a. Topic b. Viewpoint (what you plan to say about the topic) 2)Is more general than supporting data 3) May mention the main point of each of the body paragraphs I BODY PARAGRAPH #1 A. Begins with a topic sentence that: 1)States the main point of the paragraph 2)Relates to the THESIS STATEMENT B. After the topic sentence, you need to fill the paragraph with well-organized details, facts, and examples, CC. Paragraph may end with a transition, II BODY PARAGRAPH #2 A. Begins with a topic sentence that: 1)States the main point of the paragraph 2)Relates to the THESIS STATEMENT B. After the topic sentence, you need to fill the paragraph with well-organized details, facts, and examples, C.Paragraph may end with a transition. IV. BODY PARAGRAPH #3 A. Begins with a topic sentence that: 3) States the main point of the paragraph4) Relates to the THESIS STATEMENT B. After the topic sentence, you need to fill the paragraph with welLorganized details, facts, and examples, C.Paragraph may end with a transition, V. CONCLUSION ‘A. Echoes the THESIS STATEMENT but does not repeat it B. Poses @ question for the future, suggests some action to be taken, or warns of a consequence. C.ineludes a detail or example from the INTRODUCTION to “tie up” the essay, D.Ends with a strong image — or a humorous or surprising statement. Reference: httpsv/monroecollege \ibuides, com/c,php?q=589208&p=4072926