Write Your Essay

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________

Map out 3 Think

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TOPIC

Supporting Idea Supporting Idea Supporting Idea

Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail

Now, write your paragraphs. Pick one supporting idea to practice below.

1) Write the main idea of your paragraph in a complete sentence.

2) Write the 1st detail—this could be a fact, story, evidence, data, or other information that relates
to the topic.
3) Write 2nd and 3rd details. Explain more after each detail, if needed.
4) Give the paragraph meaning by tying it back to the topic of your essay.

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