Introduction (6-8 sentences)
Body Paragraph 1 (8-12 sentences)
Body Paragraph 2 (8-12 sentences)
Body Paragraph 3 (8-12 sentences)
Conclusion (6-8 sentences)
Lead-in (attention getter)
Build up to thesis statement
Thesis statement (main idea of the essay+essay map: main argument + the three points you’re going to discuss)
Topic sentence 1 (main idea of the paragraph)
Supporting details (2-3 examples to support your topic sentence)
Concluding sentence (wraps up paragraph and ties everything together)
Topic sentence 2
Supporting details
Concluding sentence
Topic sentence 3
Supporting details
Concluding sentence
Paraphrase thesis statement
Paraphrase topic sentences
Final thoughts (what do you want the reader to do/remember?)
My family has one of the most amazing histories of ever heard in my life.
I find my family history amazing, because my ancestors have gone through rough times and still made out alive, my grandparents went from poor to rich with hard work, and all my family crossed the border illegally.
My ancestors from my dad’s side made it out alive.
My mom’s side of the family went from poor to rich.
Both sides of my family crossed the border illegally.
My ancestors making it out alive, my family going from poor to rich, and crossing the border successfully has made me realize how amazing my family history is.
I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for my parents ancestors.
I strongly encourage to learn more about your family history.