Essay
Outline
Directions: Fill in the unshaded areas then use your
outline as a guide to write your essay. Note: There is no set frequency for body
paragraphs or main and supporting points.
Use as many or few as is appropriate.
Introduction:
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topic
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ex. The Massai tribe
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background
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ex. Many Massai no longer live as their ancestors did.
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Thesis (topic + claim)
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ex. The Massai
should live a traditional life.
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Body Paragraph 1
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Main point
(subtopic + claim)
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ex. Many Maasai
living in cities have modern health problems.
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Supporting point 1
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ex. Massai members who live in cities are at risk for type
2 diabetes.
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Supporting point 2
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Body Paragraph 2
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Main point
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Supporting point 1
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Supporting point 2
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Body Paragraph 3
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Main point
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Supporting point 1
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Supporting point 2
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Conclusion
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Restate thesis
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ex. Clearly, modern life has been devastating for the
Maasai.
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Summary and/or
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Personal opinion and/or
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ex. All societies should resist exploitative change.
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Plan of action
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ex. Write your congressman and demand western interests
leave the Maasai homeland.
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By daryl f. seldon 2008
Georgia Military College
Columbus, Ga
Created for free use, copy, and modification
