Two Formats for
Essays Essay Outline #1
I. Thesis Paragraph
A. Hook (question, attention-grabbing
quote, scenario)
B. Background
C. Thesis/Position
D. Plan : Supporting
points : at least 2
II. First Supporting
Paragraph
A. Restate first supporting
point
B. Explain
C. Explain
D. Explain
E. Explain
III. Second Supporting
Paragraph
A. Restate second supporting
point
B. Explain
C. Explain
D. Explain
E. Explain
IV. Counter-Argument
A. Those who disagree
argue that ….
B. However the truth
is……
C. Explain
D. Explain
E. Explain
V. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Restate supporting
points
C. What difference does
this make?
D. Reflective question
or strong call to action
Essay Outline #2
I. Thesis Paragraph
A. Hook (question, attention-grabbing
quote, scenario)
B. Background
C. Thesis/Position
D. Plan : Supporting
points : at least 3
II. First Supporting
Paragraph
A. Restate first supporting
point
B. Explain
C. Explain
D. Explain
E. Transition
III. Second Supporting
Paragraph
A. Restate second supporting
point
B. Explain
C. Explain
D. Explain
E. Transition
IV. Third Supporting
Paragraph
A. Restate third supporting
point
B. Explain
C. Explain
D. Explain
E. Transition
V. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis
B. Restate supporting
points
C. What difference does
this make?
D. Make global and/or
personal connection
E. Reflective question
or strong call to action
