1. The Essay

2. Opening Paragraph
Interesting hook_ quote, saying, static, story,- anything to get the reader interested in the paper
Clearly state your topic-
Explain the issues involved in your topic
State your position – you must take one
Thesis
________ is _________ because _________, ________, and ____________.

3. Sample

4. Body Paragraph Use transition
Topic – clearly restate the first issue from your thesis
Set up the quote you are going to use to prove your position
Use quote from your sources to support your position
Show how this quote proves your position = this is the most important part of the paragraph which is why it comes last

5. Sample

6. Conclusion Try to reconnect to the hook you used in the introduction
Restate the thesis
Make a real world connect or judgement