Introductory Paragraph
A. Hook (catchy sentence):
B. More information (relevant background information):
C. Thesis Statement (your claim with three supporting details):
First Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (main idea of your argument):
B. Evidence/Example # 1:
C. Support (explain your evidence):
D. Closing sentence:
E. Transition sentence (into paragraph two)
Second Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence (your argument):
B. Evidence/Example # 2:
C. Support (explain your evidence):
D. Closing sentence:
E. Transition sentence (into paragraph three):
Third Body Paragraph
A. Topic Sentence (your argument):
B. Evidence/Example # 3:
C. Support (explain your evidence):
D. Closing sentence: