I. Introductory paragraph(s)
A. General description and discussion of the issue
B.
Thesis statement—your opinion
II. First BODY paragraph
A. Discussion of point #1
B.
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C.
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D.
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III. Second BODY paragraph
A. Discussion of point #2
B.
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C.
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D.
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III. Third BODY paragraph
A. Discussion of point #3
B.
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C.
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D.
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IV. Closing paragraph(s)
A. Summary of main points from each body paragraph
B.
Extension of thought—how/why is this information important to the writer; how can the writer use this information in his/her own life?
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