Essay Outline Paragraph 1 (Introduction) Hook: Introduce the topic and give background information: Thesis: Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence Explain Expand Example Conclusion Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence Explain Expand Example Conclusion Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence Explain Expand Example Conclusion Paragraph 5 (Conclusion) Final Comments (Why is this topic important?) Restate thesis in different words: Final thought: