1. In 3 easy steps with Super examples.
Essay Structure
In 3 easy steps with Super examples.

2. Basic Structure Tell me what you’re going to say. Say it.
This is the structure of almost every essay you will lever read or write:
Tell me what you’re going to say.
Say it.
Tell me what you said.
The overall structure looks like an OREO; the top and bottom are essentially the same, and the evidence you’ve gathered is the filling.

3. The Thesis: “Tell me what you’re going to say.”
A thesis must be a disputable statement, that is it is something that can be argued, not a statement of fact.
For example “Batman is a comic book character” is not a thesis statement. This is a statement of fact.
A proper thesis would be “Batman is the best comic book character”, this can be disputed, or argued. You should be able to highlight the thesis in your rough draft.
What comes next is the evidence to back up our claim: “he has the coolest car, doesn’t need powers, and has the best villains”.
You will expand on these points in the body paragraphs.

4. Body Paragraphs: “Say it.”
This will be our collection of evidence we’ve gathered in our research. Each paragraph is a distinct argument in our favor.
For example:
Paragraph 1: “Batman’s car is the coolest…” → Evidence
Paragraph 2: “Batman has no powers because he doesn’t need them; He’s a ninja, a billionaire, and the world’s greatest detective.” → Evidence
Paragraph 3: “If you judge a hero by the quality of his villains, then Batman is the best.” → Evidence

5. Conclusion: “Tell me what you said.”
The last step is the easiest.
The final paragraph should restate the thesis (but in a new way):
“In conclusion, based on his transportation resources, incredible skill set, and the forces he pits himself against, Batman is by far the greatest comic book hero. It is inevitable that no matter the situation, and no matte how lousy the film’s director, he will mop the floor with any big blue boy scout he happens to encounter in any summer blockbuster.”