Outline Worksheet
Note: Use full sentences.
Thesis (One sentence that states the main idea of the essay. The thesis should answer the question asked in the assignment and explain the point of your essay to someone who doesn’t have time to read it.)________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
First Body Paragraph (Provides support for the thesis)
Topic Sentence (States the main idea of the paragraph)___________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Second Body Paragraph (Provides support for the thesis)
Topic Sentence (States the main idea of the paragraph)___________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Third Body Paragraph (Provides support for the thesis)
Topic Sentence (States the main idea of the paragraph)___________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Optional: Fourth Body Paragraph (Provides support for the thesis)
Topic Sentence (States the main idea of the paragraph)___________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Conclusion (Restates the main point of the essay in different words. May add an additional thought or inspirational statement): _______________________________
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