1. Thesis Statement: The main statement that will be proven in the essay.

A. Point #1

B. Point #2

C. Point #3

2. Topic Sentence: This sentence involves point #1 and will be explained in the paragraph.

A. Example

                                                        a) notes on example

B. Example

                                                        a) notes on example

C. Example

3. Topic Sentence: This sentence involves point #2 and will be explained in the paragraph.

A. Example

                                                    a) notes on example

B. Example

C. Example

4. Topic Sentence: This sentence involves point #3 and will be explained in the paragraph.

A. Example

B. Example

C. Example

5. Conclusion: This paragraph may re-visit the points made in the first paragraph.

EXAMPLE:

Title: "Following the Plan: Writing an Essay"

1. Thesis statement: Writing an essay can be made easier when the writer follows a plan.

A. Write an outline.

B. Create a draft.

C. Edit the work.

D. Final Copy.

2. Topic Sentence: Writing an outline creates an easy plan to follow.

A. Create a thesis statement

B. Plan each paragraph

a) topic sentences

b) examples

                                                            c) create a conclusion

3. Topic Sentence: Once the outline is finished, it provides an easy guide to writing the first draft.

                                        A. Follow the outline

                                        B. Create sentences and paragraphs

4. Topic Sentence: Editing the work is important for creating a polished essay.

                                        A. Check for spelling errors.

                                                            a) use dictionary

                                                            b) ask someone

                                        B. read out loud

                                                            a) correct sentences that don't make sense

                                         C. Correct grammar and punctuation

                                                            a) check "rules for writing"     

5. Conclusion:  If the plan for writing an essay is followed, the final copy will be a well-developed essay.