HOOK, THESIS, BODY

PARAGRAPHS, &
CONCLUSION
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HOOK EM IN!
Begin your paper with one of the following:
Quote
Question
Definition
Statistic relevant to your topic
Bible verse relevant to your topic

Following your hook with information about

your person, and the Enlightenment

EXAMPLE
The condition of man is a condition of
war of everyone against everyone! At
least this is true according to Thomas
Hobbes. Thomas Hobbes was a 16th
century Enlightenment thinker who
lived during the English Civil War.
During his life, the ideas of man and our
natural state became a topic of major

THESIS
This is the one sentence that states the main point of
view of your essay.
This should be clear, straight forward, and concise. In
other words, this tells the reader how you feel about the
topic!

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THESIS EXAMPLE

The condition of man is a condition of war

of everyone against everyone! At least this
is true according to Thomas Hobbes.
Thomas Hobbes was a 16th century
Enlightenment thinker who lived during the
English Civil War. During his life, the ideas of
man and our natural state became a topic of
major discussion. Although his ideas may
be debated for many years to come,
history has shown us that people,

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INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
EXAMPLE

The condition of man is a condition of war of

everyone against everyone! At least this is true
according to Thomas Hobbes. Thomas Hobbes
was a 16th century Enlightenment thinker who
lived during the English Civil War. During his life,
the ideas of man and our natural state became a
topic of major discussion. Although his ideas
may be debated for many years to come,
history has shown us that people,
regardless of how we may view ourselves,
are born with the natural instinct to do

BODY PARAGRAPHS
Includes three main elements:
Topic
What is this paragraph about
Support
Why do you feel this way or what proof do you
have?
Evidence of support/conclusion
What is the connection between your topic and your
support.

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TOPIC:

7th grade Social Studies is fun/boring because Mr.

McCaskill is a good/bad teacher.

SUPPORT

What evidence/proof makes you feel this way? (2

sentences)
EXPLANATION OF SUPPORT/CLOSING
This is important because (Connect it back to the
topic) (3 sentences)

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BODY PARAGRAPH EXAMPLE

7th grade Social Studies is fun because Mr. McCaskill

is a good teacher. Mr. McCaskill provides videos, real
life examples, notes, games, and activities for us on a
daily basis. He also does his best to ensure we remain
entertained while also being educated. This is
important because not all students learn the same
way. Some need notes, while others need audio and
visual support. Mr. McCaskill always makes sure to
provide every resource he possibly can. This makes
Social Studies in Mr. McCaskills class fun an engaging.

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TOPIC:

I believe school weeks should only be from

Monday-Thursday because _________________.
SUPPORT
Why do you feel this way? (2 sentences)
EXPLANATION OF SUPPORT/CLOSING
This is important because (Connect it back to
the topic) (3 sentences)

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TOPIC:

Kids should/should not be able to drive when

they are 13 because________________.
SUPPORT
Why do you feel this way? (2 sentences)
EXPLANATION OF SUPPORT/CLOSING
This is important because (Connect it back to
the topic) (3 sentences)

Transition sentence
A transition sentence helps your paper flow from one body
paragraph to another.
This should come at the end of Body Paragraphs #1 & 2.

EXAMPLES
Although Thomas Hobbes believed we were selfish, this pales in
comparison to views on the government.
Despite our need for cooperation, that is not the only reason human
beings are innately good.
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CONCLUSION
Restate your main idea (thesis) in a different way.
Remind the reader of the evidence you used in your
work.
Explain to your readers why they should care.
Potentially offer a solution on how we should address
this problem OR how we should now view human
beings.

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CONCLUSION EXAMPLE

In closing, the nature of mankind is that of

good nature and good intention. It is natural for
human beings to work together to preserve our
species and strive for progression and prosperity. It is
vital that we all understand this basic concept in
human nature because it will lead to a more trusting
and cooperative society. Cooperation creates
understanding and understanding creates change!
This change can be in the way we speak, the way we
live, and ultimately the way we treat one another!