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; main argument+ the three points your essay is going to discuss)
Topic sentence 1 (main idea of the paragraph)
Supporting details (examples to explain your topic sentence)
Concluding sentence (wraps whole paragraphs together and signals you’re ready to move on to the next topic)
Topic sentence 2
Supporting details
Concluding sentence
Topic sentence 3
Supporting details
Concluding sentences
Paraphrase thesis statement
paraphrase three topic sentences
Final thoughts (what do you want the reader to do/ remember after reading your paper?)
I’m very responsible when it comes to my own responsibilities I took a big step on going to college to give my family a better life.
I’m very responsible when it comes to my own responsibilities.
I took a big step by entering College for something better.
The main reason I entered college is to give my family a better life.