1. General Opening Statement Summer is better than fall.
The changing of the seasons is a fact of nature. Some seasons are better than others.
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Thesis Statement
Summer is better than fall.

2. Introduction with thesis statement
Main Idea
Supporting Detail
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Main Idea
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Main Idea
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Conclusion Summary that contains a rewording of your thesis statement

3. In Outline Form
Introduction
First Main Idea
A. Supporting Detail
B. Supporting Detail
III. Second Main Idea
Supporting Detail
IV. Conclusion

4. Conclusion Contains a rewording of your thesis statement
The changing of the seasons is a fact of nature. Some seasons are better than others. Summer is better than winter.
Main Idea There are more things to do.
Go to the park
Play with friends
Don’t have to wear bulky clothes
Main Idea It’s easier to get around.
Ride a bicycle or walk
Driving is easier
Main Idea It’s less dangerous.
No worries about freezing to death
Conclusion Contains a rewording of your thesis statement
Year after year, seasons come and go Most people have a favorite season. Summer wins out over winter because of the comfort and variety of activities it allows.

5. In Outline Form
Summer is better than winter.
More things to do
Go to park
Play with friends
Less Dangerous
Driving
Won’t freeze to death
Summer wins out over winter.

6. In Outline Form
McDonalds is better than home cooking.
First Main Idea
Supporting Detail
Second Main Idea
McDonalds is a better choice for a meal than home cooking.