Mrs. Still’s Plan
for the Perfect Essay
Writing SOL
Writing a
Conclusion
1. Hook the reader in (no
opinions!)
2. Talk about WHAT the topic is
3. State one opinion about the
topic
4. State your opinion and the
reasons why it is correct
Writing a Body
(need 2 - 3)
1) “The first / second / third
reasons why I have the best
opinion is…”
2) Example about your reason
3) Detail about the example
4) Example about your reason
5) Detail about the example
6) “And that is why my opinion is
correct.”
Writing a
Conclusion
1. Restate your opinion about the
topic
2. Summarize body paragraph #1
3. Summarize body paragraph #2
4. Summarize body paragraph #3
5. Give a so what? statement.
Why do you want people to
listen to you?
Tips and Tricks
1. Write the body paragraphs and
conclusion BEFORE you write
the introduction.
2. Write the essay on paper or on
the notepad before you begin
revision.
3. REVISE YOUR PAPER. That
means read it again and again,
making changes each time you
read.
4. Run a spell-check at the end.