\aady Gpabecel Meee (EVO we Ara.tt? y .g0 > TSU Writing Center ox XX My ESSAY OUTLINE FORM i Main (Controlling) Idea of the essay: Stephen Kang Three main points of argument (1)_Clwildlvood [Early (fe (2 0) Bark voncls spk Suusis 8) Loder woeckas Preset INTRODUCTION: [Introduction should start on a general level with lead-in statements and gradually focus in on the specific topic of the essay. In the introduction, the reader should find the main idea of the essay expressed in the thesis sentence. Also in the introduction, the reader should be able to tell what specific points about the main idea will be discussed and in what order they will be developed ‘The lead in statements could (1) make a striking assertion, (2) use a split anecdote ( a story that is begun in the introduction and is finished in the conclusion), (3) use an interesting detail, statistic, or quotation, or (4) ask a provocative question. The introduction should make the reader want to continue reading] Lead-in statements: Did you Knoo Stegin kinds ie is as Cue, as his Toul Ond Books? Thesis (which includes points of argument): a a kinda been i ic 0 o cla ‘: ret his tading dome BODY: [Each topic sentence should be a major point of argument which supports the thesis statement. Primary support sentences are general statements which support the topic sentence. The secondary support sentences (or concrete illustrations), which support the primary support sentences, provide specific details, quotes, statistics, or real-life examples.] Body Paragraph 1 (develops first point of argument) Topic sentence Kina Aw kK a Noe So, unas Pak owe Primary Support: Sako \ : Primary Support:His Satie \fk Wig Mother hun Kang Was st 3 Mocs ad, Yieg Yas olasims Vieda wporet toe Secondary Support| Ha ums Veey pide ak cas his Primary Support: 2. pace Kies te Stamey Wwonkelmnaies,whece ten ace binds fosates Secondary Support: d tes “SI Fpheust Ees Anniver ¢ Body Paragraph 2 (develops second point of argument): Topic sentence: iad ole, ok nivesiny of Moin Primary Support: kiv ueSi Maine Ahich oos that he lord thee most‘TSU Writing Center Secondary. Support: Kis i 2 degre in Cadsda Wis. Primary Support: Ths seme Yeac bing Ouadsated his davgbe aaa Secondary Support: bese 0 in Primary Support: A hi + iol. See v Secondary Support Shorty bafaee dying Wind I nial I sp Tobit seu Body Paragraph 3 (develops third point of argument): ‘Topic sentence: 15, a an i ed _bimn Primary Support: i Soc rom pind Secondary Support: King's Sues’ sass aloud atm lms te sodtuen Mat if Voecowse Wie Sais : ost a ering Career, Primary Support: hoy thy oftec his imotlae’s duath King's Suscnc Doo as Salem’ c Gcisdud we Senay Secondary Support’ Th shining, ate Th Stand Dikte thins ante wane ablibid Lira, ‘ er A ot OF Mame: Primary Support: Hing beaaa uorlieg Glsovt a law duashacse, which Yacasnt a Bivorke suis Aon tot WA Lo Secondary Support: Akin i Lak, Bgo Sear (MY Merereades waht is aewt oF 0 Arlony CONCLUSION: [The concluding paragraph should inclide a general suntihary statement which recaps the thesis, a sentence which restates the major points of argument, and a wrap-up statement. The conclusion could also contain the end of a split anecdote that would finish the story begun in the introduction, The wrap-up statement could contain insights of the essay writer, encourage the reader to take action, emphasize the importance of one of the points of argument, or create a solid sense of finality.] General summary statement that recaps thesis: Kings ie Ines cilyceys kinda bun Rate Coarree a Wing is dufintiy considucel o¢ He bask mari pytecs ee Recap major points of argument: His a ind _ Cre sa Se Seo we, Wrap-up statement (consequences and insights): Al\~ina\l ao\teil Gite yw ar Step 1: Develop a Research Plan lu? Mapping Worksheet __ a 0 : Write your topic in the center circle and write details in the smaller circles. Add circles as needed. Topic Stephen King Eady works /mid Mes AeaGersiogyy Danvig OY 25