Essay Structure Outline

This is an outline of a five paragraph essay. This outline may be expanded to include as many body
paragraphs as need to support the thesis.

Introduction
1. Hook (First sentence of introduction)
2. Transition statement(s)
3. Thesis Statement (Last sentence of introduction)

Body Paragraphs:
Body Paragraphs One (First supporting idea)
1. Topic Sentence (first sentence of paragraph)
2. Supporting sentences: (facts, examples, analysis)
3. Transition

Body Paragraphs Two (Second supporting idea)

1. Topic Sentence (first sentence of paragraph)
2. Supporting sentences: (facts, examples, analysis)
3. Transition

Body Paragraphs Three (Third supporting idea)

1. Topic Sentence (first sentence of paragraph)
2. Supporting sentences: (facts, examples, analysis)
3. Transition

Conclusion
1. Back Reference: statement reflecting back on thesis
2. Transition statement(s)
3. Final Thought: statement that provokes thought (Last sentence)