Introduction

Sentence 1
Hook: Grab the readers attention. An anecdotal story, quote, or interesting fact.
Must relate to topic and claim.
Sentence 2
Expand & Explain: Elaborate and explain how the hook relates to your essay.
Sentence 3
Thesis Statement: Claim (your opinion or answer to prompt) + REASONS
(Supporting Ideas)

Body Paragraph #1:

Sentence 1:
Topic sentence that includes your supporting idea #1 (reason) for supporting
your claim.
Sentence 2:
Evidence: which includes facts, stories, etc., to support your reasoning.
Sentence 3:
Commentary which includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence or
the connection to the claim. How does it prove your claim and supporting idea #1.
Sentence 4:
Evidence: includes facts, stories, etc. to support your reasoning.
Sentence 5:
Commentary which includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence or
the connection to the claim. How does it prove your claim and supporting idea #1?

Body Paragraph #2
Sentence 1:
Topic sentence that includes your supporting idea #2 (reason) for supporting
your claim.
Sentence 2:
Evidence: which includes facts, stories, etc., to support your reasoning.

Sentence 3:
Commentary which includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence or
the connection to the claim. How does it prove your claim and supporting idea #2.
Sentence 4:
Evidence: includes facts, stories, etc. to support your reasoning.
Sentence 5:
Commentary which includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence or
the connection to the claim. How does it prove your claim and supporting idea #1?

Body Paragraph #3
Sentence 1:
Topic sentence that includes your supporting idea #1 (reason) for supporting your
claim.
Sentence 2:
Evidence: which includes facts, stories, etc., to support your reasoning.
Sentence 3:
Commentary which includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence or
the connection to the claim. How does it prove your claim and supporting idea #1?
Sentence 4:
Evidence: includes facts, stories, etc. to support your reasoning.
Sentence 5:
Commentary which includes an explanation of the significance of the evidence or
the connection to the claim. How does it prove your claim and supporting idea #1?

Counter Arguments

Leave the reader with a lasting thought or idea. Pose a suggestion or a call to action
statement.
Counterclaims:
Sentence 1
State an opposing claim
Sentence 2

Refute with evidence from the text

Sentence 3
Commentary about the opposing viewpoint. How does opposing claim

Conclusion
Sentence 1
Wrap up the Argument: Restate the supporting ideas.
Sentence 2
Restate in different words your claim
Sentence 3
Restate in different words your reasons