SAT Practice Test Essay outline

When you begin writing an essay outline, use the following model as a guide:
I. INTRODUCTION:

Thesis:_____________________________________________________.
II. BODY PARAGRAPH 1:

Opening Sentence:___________________________________________.
Detail 1:____________________________________________________.
Detail 2:____________________________________________________.
Detail 3:____________________________________________________.
III. BODY PARAGRAPH II:

Transition/Opening Sentence:_________________________________.
Detail 1:____________________________________________________.
Detail 2:____________________________________________________.
Detail 3:____________________________________________________.
IV. BODY PARAGRAPH III:

Transition/Opening Sentence:_________________________________.
Detail 1:____________________________________________________.
Detail 2:____________________________________________________.
Detail 3:____________________________________________________.
V. BODY PARAGRAPH IV:

Transition/Opening Sentence:_________________________________.
Detail 1:____________________________________________________.
Detail 2:____________________________________________________.
Detail 3:____________________________________________________.
VI. CONCLUSION:

Reconfirmed Thesis:_________________________________________.

Single Paragraph Graphic Organizer

Topic Sentence

Main Idea

Supporting Details
1.

2.

3.

Concluding Sentence

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