General Essay Outline
I.
Introduction (Include a lead, thesis statement and
3 main points)
II.
Topic Sentence 1: A. Support 1. Detail/example 2. Detail/example B. Support 1. Detail/example 2. Detail/example
III.
Topic Sentence 2: A. Support 1. Detail/example 2. Detail/example B. Support 1. Detail/example 2. Detail/example
IV.
Topic Sentence 3: A. Support 1. Detail/example 2. Detail/example B. Support 3. Detail/example 4. Detail/example
V.
Concluding Paragraph (with a summary of points, a restatement of thesis, and a final coment)