1. 1. Introductory 2. Body Paragraph 1 3. Body Paragraph 2 4. Body Paragraph 3 5. Conclusion

2. Introductory Paragraph Lead sentence that introduces your topic but does not give an opinion. Detail sentence that expands the topic and moves toward the thesis statement. Thesis statement- contains a position and three ways you will support that position. Thesis Blueprint #1Blueprint #2Blueprint #3

3. Body Paragraphs Transition word or phrase + state blueprint #1. Topic sentence! Three details (Magic Three) that explain blueprint. Transition sentence to next paragraph. (In addition to _____, ______.) **This is the same format for all three body paragraphs!

4. Conclusion Paragraph Transition word or phrase + restate or reword your thesis statement Summarize blueprints-- you may have one long sentence or three short sentences. Your final thoughts on the subject, strongly worded.

5. More rules… You may not use the word “you” in your paper EXCEPT in the lead sentence and in the final sentence of your paper.