Outlining and Planning the personal essay ( Discussion Question)

Introduction

A. Method of getting reader's attention

B. Background information

C. Thesis statement with plan of development

II. Topic Sentence for first supporting paragraph (first point in thesis)

A. Supporting idea 1

B. Supporting idea 2

C. Supporting idea 3

D. Transition sentence into next paragraph

III. Topic Sentence for second supporting paragraph (second point in thesis)

A. Supporting idea 1

B. Supporting idea 2

C. Supporting idea 3

D. Transition sentence into next paragraph

III. Topic Sentence for third supporting paragraph (third point in thesis)

A. Supporting idea 1

B. Supporting idea 2

C. Supporting idea 3

D. Transition sentence into next paragraph

IV. (Continue support paragraphs until you have fully explained and supported your thesis)

V. CONCLUSION: Restate thesis and summarize the supporting ideas