Walkup's Way Home5-Paragraph Essay Outline Form

TITLE

1. The title of my essay is ___________________________________________

INTRODUCTION

2. In one or two words, my essay concerns ____________________________.

3. The point I want to make about #2 is (Thesis) ______________________________.

4. I support my essay in three ways (Supporting Topics)

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5. What did you do to make the introduction interesting to the reader? _______________ ______________________________________________________________________

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THREE BODY/SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHS

6A. Write your topic sentence for the first supporting paragraph:

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6B. List some of the supporting details supporting the above topic sentence:

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7A. Write your second topic sentence. (Make sure it serves as a transition)

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7B. List some of the supporting details supporting your second topic sentence:

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8A. Write the topic sentence for your third supporting paragraph:

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8B. List some of the supporting details supporting your third topic sentence:

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CONCLUSION

  1. What main point(s) did you make in your conclusion and how did you go about making your conclusion memorable and interesting?

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On the reverse of this sheet, write why you believe your essay is great!

 

 

EXTRA CREDIT:

  • Bring in  introductions or conclusions  and write a couple of sentences as to  why you found each one to be effective.  Consider sharing these with the class.
  • Bring in any article you see in magazines, newspapers...that reminds you of the
    5-paragraph style