Introduction (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) I am a supportive person I support my friends when they're going through something, need that extra push or needs to help them out. Body Paragraph 1 (8-12 sentences) Topic sentence 1 (main idea of the paragraph) I'm supportive of my friends when they're going through something. Supporting details (2-3 examples to support your topic sentence) *there going through a break up *starting to go through a change Concluding sentence (wraps up paragraph and ties everything together) Body Paragraph 2 (8-12 sentences) Topic sentence 2 Also, there to help give them the push that they need. Supporting details *help stay on diet *support there education Concluding sentence Body Paragraph 3 (8-12 sentences) Topic sentence 3 I'm there to help friends in need when they feel that hey made wrong decision. 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?)