I. Introduction

a) Introductory Sentence (Hook):

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b) Setting up the Topic (Motivator):

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c) Lead into the Thesis (Transition):

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d) Thesis Sentence (Main Idea):

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II. First Paragraph

a) Main Idea (Topic Sentence --supports thesis):

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b) First Example:

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c) Second Example:

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d) Third Example:

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e) Summary (Clincher):

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III. Second Paragraph

a) Main Idea (Topic Sentence--supports thesis):

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b) First Example:

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c) Second Example:

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d) Third Example:

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e) Summary (Clincher):

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V. Conclusion

a) Restatement of Thesis:

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b) Summary:

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c) Evaluation (two sentences):

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d) Concluding Sentence:

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