1. Introductions Grab attention Narrow Focus
Present your thesis (main point)
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2. #1 #2 #3 Surprising fact or statistic Direct question Strong quote
Historical background #1 #2
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Connect your first sentence to your thesis
You may need a few sentences #3
Restate question or address the prompt
Explain your main point
Showcase your idea/opinion

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Nearly every culture has a myth or legend of some creature lurking in the dark, hidden corners of our world. We read about these in nearly every genre of literature. #2
In the cold, northern crags of Scotland, many such tales about. The Scottish people believe in one creature in particular, hidden away in a lake called Loch Ness. #3
The cultural beliefs of the Loch Ness Monster can best be seen in the genre of non-fiction, where real-life encounters of Scottish people have been recorded from several generations.