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Essay Organizer

INTRODUCTION:
1. Opening statement/ Broad generalization:

2. Set the stage: __________________________________________


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Quick introduction ______________________________________________
of texts and topic. 3. THESIS statement: __________________________
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Specifically explains the _______________________________
main idea of your essay! ____________________________
BODY PARAGRAPHS:

Topic #1:____________________________
Ex: ___________________________________
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Ex: _______________________________________
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Illustrate ____________________________________________
topics with
specific facts Ex: __________________________________________
and _____________________________________________
examples _____________________________________________
using vivid Topic #2:_____________________________________
and lively Ex: _________________________________________
language!
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Ex: _____________________________________
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Ex: _____________________________
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Pose a question,
look to the future, or
challenge the CONCLUSION:
reader!
1. Re-state main points: _____________________
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2. The Clincher:__________________________________________
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