Informative Essay Outline

• Paragraph # 1• Introduction

• Paragraph # 2• Main

idea/body 1• Paragraph # 3• Main

idea/body 2

• Paragraph # 4• Main idea/body

3• Paragraph # 5• Main idea/body

4• Paragraph # 6• Conclusion

Introduction

• Attention grabber/Hook• Question, anecdote, statistics, interesting facts, etc.

• Background information• Introduce the reader to your topic with 2-3 sentences of general

information about the topic, but don’t give away any specific details yet.

• Thesis statement• What will you focus on in your essay?• Preview your reasons/paragraphs

Main idea/body ( You will need 4 of these!)

• Topic Sentence• Transitional word/phrase• State what this paragraph is about

• Supporting details• Evidence/citations

• Concluding sentence

• Should be a total of 8-10 sentences, minimum!

Conclusion

• Introductory sentence restates the idea from the thesis in different words

• Summarize the most important elements of the essay• Focus on your key points from your topic sentences• Tie up key ideas that you want the reader to remember

from your essay