English Paragraph writing

Topic sentence – (the main idea of the paragraph; include the author and reading) __

[Write a full sentence. Remember, this expresses your idea, not the author’s.] _________________________________________________________

A. Supporting reason 1 __________________________

Use key words for the outline (except the topic sentence and conclusion).

Details__________________________________

Explanation ______________________________

Example 1 _______________________________

Example 2 _______________________________

[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]

B. Supporting reason 2 ___________________________

Details___________________________________

Explanation ______________________________

Example 1 ________________________________

Example 2 ________________________________

[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]

C. Supporting reason 3 ___________________________

Details___________________________________

Explanation _______________________________

Example 1 ________________________________

Example 2 ________________________________

[One example must be from the reading and one from real-life and/or research]

Paragraph conclusion (a single sentence that reflects the topic sentence). __________________________________________________________________.

Note: This outline template allows for 18 sentences. Academic paragraphs should be about that length.