STEP 1: BRAINSTORM & ORGANIZE
- Determine topic
- Determine tone (formal)
- Create an outline
STEP 2: BEGIN WRITING
- Include an intro paragraph (a hook, your
thesis/claim, your 3 reasons)
- Include three body paragraphs (provide your
3 reasons and your evidence)
- Include a conclusion paragraph (restate your
claim & reasons in different words, close with
something catchy)
- Gather research and evidence to support your claims
- Start writing your introduction by grabbing the reader's attention with a hook and introducing your thesis statement.
- Each body paragraph should focus on one of your reasons, providing evidence and examples to support it.
- Use topic sentences to introduce each paragraph and smoothly transition between ideas.
- In your conclusion, restate your thesis and reasons in a concise manner, and provide a memorable closing statement.
- Revise and edit your essay for clarity, coherence, and grammar errors.