1. Introduction I. Introduction (5-7 sentences)
A. Hook: Interesting Fact or Question that draws the reader into the essay
B. > D. Background: Covers any necessary information such as the text, author, setting, plot and/or characters
E. Thesis: The writer’s opinion stated as a fact. Lays out the plan and purpose of the essay.

2. Body Paragraphs (2-3) (8-11 sentences)
II. – III. (or IV.) Body Paragraph(s)
TS – States the what and why of the paragraph
E – Proof in the form of a Quote, Paraphrase or Fact (Remember to TIE)
A– Response in the form of Opinion, Insight, or Details
CS – Closes the current paragraph and Transitions to the next

3. Body Paragraph Order A. Topic Sentence B. Evidence C. Analysis
D. Analysis
E. Evidence
F. Analysis
G. Analysis
H. Concluding Sentence/Transition

4. Conclusion IV. or V. – Conclusion Paragraph (5-7 Sentences)
A. Restate Thesis
B. – D. Review Main Points
E. Revisit Hook and Pull Reader in through a General yet Intriguing Closing Statement that Commonly Connects Thesis to Big Picture of Reality