Introduction (6-8 sentences)

Lead-in (attention getter)

This is my family tree generation from my maternal, paternal side and my family.



Build up to thesis statement







Body Paragraph 1 (8-12 sentences)



Supporting details (2-3 examples to support your topic sentence)

Concluding sentence (wraps up paragraph and ties everything together)





Topic sentence 1 (main idea of the paragraph)





I am a woman who is very strong, independent, and blessed with a beautiful daughter.

I consider myself a strong woman because i wont give up no matter what life gives me.



Thesis statement (main idea of the essay+essay map: main argument + the three points you're going to discuss)





Body Paragraph 2 (8-12 sentences)

Supporting details

*Divorce

*School




Topic sentence 2

Concluding sentence

Body Paragraph 3 (8-12 sentences)

Topic sentence 3

Supporting details

Concluding sentence



Conclusion (6-8 sentences)

Paraphrase thesis statement

Paraphrase topic sentences

Final thoughts (what do you want the reader to do/remember?)