Classic Essay Outline
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Paragraph 1
o Hook:
o Background Details
 Fact 1:
 Fact 2:
o Thesis:
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Paragraph 2
o Transition:
o Topic Sentence:
o First Main Idea:
 Introduce
 Quote
 Explain
o Transition:
o Second Main Idea:
 Introduce
 Quote
 Explain
o Connection Between Main Ideas:
o Summary:
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Paragraph 3
o Transition:
o Topic Sentence:
o First Main Idea:
 Introduce
 Quote
 Explain
o Transition:
o Second Main Idea:
 Introduce
 Quote
 Explain
o Connection Between Main Ideas:
o Summary:
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Paragraph 4
o Transition:
o Topic Sentence:
o First Main Idea:
 Fact 1:
 Fact 2:
o Transition:
o Second Main Idea:
 Fact 1:
 Fact 2:
o Connection Between Main Ideas:
o Summary:
Paragraph 5
o Transition:
o Restate Thesis:
o Revisit Main Arguments (Paragraphs 2-4)
 Argument 1:
 Argument 2:
 Argument 3:
o Summary:
o Call to Action: