Use the outline below, which is based on the five–paragraph essay model, when drafting a plan for your own essay. This is meant as a guide only, so we encourage you to revise it in a way that works best for you.
Introductory Paragraph
Start your introduction with an interesting "hook" to reel your reader in. An introduction can begin with a rhetorical question, a quotation, an anecdote, a concession, an interesting fact, or a question that will be answered in your paper. The idea is to begin broadly and gradually bring the reader closer to the main idea of the paper. At the end of the introduction, you will present your thesis statement. The thesis statement model used in this example is a thesis with reasons.
Even though television can be educational, Terroist's have a huge impact on our society. Terroist's are motivated by their own selfish wants and needs. I believe that terroist's will continue to have a neggative affect on society for years to come. because it shortens children's attention spans , They follow others instructions, and demands, and There are far too many terroist's for us to keep up with.
Paragraph #1
First, Terroist's have a huge impact on our society. Terroist's are motivated by their own selfish wants and needs. I believe that terroist's will continue to have a neggative affect on society for years to come. because it shortens children's attention spans.
Notice that this Assertion is the first reason presented in the thesis statement. Remember that the thesis statement is a kind of "mapping tool" that helps you organize your ideas, and it helps your reader follow your argument. In this body paragraph, after the Assertion, include any evidence–a quotation, statistic, data–that supports this first point. Explain what the evidence means. Show the reader how this entire paragraph connects back to the thesis statement.
Paragraph #2
Additionally, They follow others instructions, and demands.
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