The Formula 1. Introduction a. Inviting opening b. Connection between inviting opening and thesis statement c. Thesis statement (one sentence)
2. Body Paragraph One: First sub-topic a. Topic sentence b. Supporting detail c. Supporting detail d. Supporting detail e. Restate topic sentence
3. Body Paragraph Two: Second sub-topic a. Topic sentence b. Supporting detail c. Supporting detail d. Supporting detail
e. Restate topic sentence
4. Body Paragraph Three: Third sub-topic a. Topic sentence b. Supporting detail c. Supporting detail d. Supporting detail e. Restate topic sentences of all three paragraphs
5. Conclusion a. Restatement of thesis statement b. Wrap-up the paper; leave the reader with something to think about