Introduction (6-8 sentences) Lead-in (attention getter) My life is based in Mexico, all my studies have been in that country, I've had a good life, stable, i was born is USA but my roots are Mexican, i do not speak much English but i like talking to people, being sociable, i think the study is the basis for our future why i give a great role to subject, another thing that i love is football is an exciting sport. Build up to thesis statement I believe that life is beautiful, that is beautiful and i like to live this life, i enjoy my family and the things i do in my life. Thesis statement (main idea of the essay+essay map: main argument + the three points you're going to discuss) I am sociable person because i like talk with persons and i have a good sense of humor. Body Paragraph 1 (8-12 sentences) Topic sentence 1 (main idea of the paragraph) I am sociable person. Supporting details (2-3 examples to support your topic sentence) * I like talk * I can't be quiet * Meet new people Concluding sentence (wraps up paragraph and ties everything together) In conclusion i am a sociable person so i like to be and i think i can open many doors in life though that's not all but i think it's important. Body Paragraph 2 (8-12 sentences) Topic sentence 2 I like study because I get more and better knowledge, it is a good way to learn new things. Supporting details * Get good grades * Learn more Concluding sentence Studying is always important and necessary, because not only studying to finish college but also to learn more and have a broad knowledge. Body Paragraph 3 (8-12 sentences) Topic sentence 3 I like playing football is a very interesting, exciting sport and helps me stay in shape, makes me feel good about myself. Supporting details * Good physical condition * Give me credits. Concluding sentence The football is a good hobby, but it also teaches you discipline, it gives you good physical condition and in conclusion i could not live without football, it's a life style. Conclusion (6-8 sentences) Paraphrase thesis statement In conclusion i think that the things that i do help me to transcend in my life, be sociable, study and play football the things the defines me as a person. Paraphrase topic sentences Without this aspects i think would be hard to progress, maybe this persons have other aspects that define then and respect the persons. Final thoughts (what do you want the reader to do/remember?) To conclude i think that everyone is different and that must be respect.