Outline and thesis
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Essay Title
Introduction
Thesis: write the actual thesis statement/main narrative point.
Body Paragraphs
I. A complete sentence expressing a main idea to support the thesis (this will probably be the first scene in your story).
A. For all capital letters, include a phrase representing what you will offer as details from your story to support the main idea.
1. Phrase of specific support/details/examples (use complete sentences).
2.
B.
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II. Another main idea to support the thesis. Each body paragraph must have a main idea.
You will have as many Roman numerals as you have body paragraphs.
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
III. Remember to continue in this same format for the remainder of your body paragraphs. Of course, you may have more than three body paragraphs.
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
Conclusion
Write a sentence explaining what contribution this story offers to your readers. What is the purpose of your narrative?
