Outline for a Five-Paragraph Essay

Title: ____________________ Introduction Introductory statement Thesis statement: ____________________ Body First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ Conclusion Closing statement Restate thesis: ____________________

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Sample Outline for a Five-Paragraph Essay

This is in relation to "The Hazards of Movie going"

Title: The Hazards of Moviegoing Introduction Introductory statement Thesis statement: I like watching movies but I prefer watching them at home. Body First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): just getting to the theater presents difficulties bad weather long drive and limited parking space long waiting to buy ticket Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): facing the problems of the theater itself old theater's problems such as smelly carpet, worn-out seat, etc new theater's problems such as smaller size, noise from next movie theater, etc both floors will be rubber-like dirty at the end of the movie Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): Some of the patrons are annoying bad behavior such as running, talking loud, etc human noise and disturbance Conclusion Closing statement Restate thesis: I prefer to watch movies at home where it is comfortable, clean and safe.