Essay Structure

1. Conclusion

1.1. Restate thesis statement or big idea

1.2. reconnect to the supporting ideas/arguements

1.3. Clincher

2. Third paragraph

2.1. Argument/3rd supporting idea

2.2. Example/evidence

2.3. concluding statement/transition to conclusion

3. Second paragraph

3.1. Argument/2nd supporting idea

3.2. Example/evidence

3.3. concluding statement/transition to paragraph 3

4. Introduction

4.1. Thesis statement/big idea

4.2. narrowed idea/Claim

4.3. Road map/overview of ideas to support claim

5. First paragraph

5.1. Argument/1st supporting idea

5.2. Example/evidence

5.3. Concluding statement/ Transition to paragraph 2