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Body paragraph #1: Transition sentence and topic sentence (may be combined in one sentence)

1. First example
• explain
• quote
2. Second example
• explain
• quote
3. Third example
• explain
• quote

Body paragraph #2: Transition sentence and topic sentence (may be combined in one sentence)

1. First example
• explain
• quote
2. Second example
• explain
• quote
3. Third example
• explain
• quote

Body paragraph #3: Transition sentence and topic sentence (may be combined in one sentence)

1. First example
• explain
2. Second example
• explain
3. Third example
• explain

Conclusion:

Sentence #1: Re-state thesis (verbatim)
Sentences #2-4: Commentary (remind/re-state your most important point in each body paragraph, but

not verbatim)
Sentence #5: Finish with a quote or a lasting thought/impression.

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