Essay Planner
A printable academic essay planner for thesis, body paragraphs, counterargument and conclusion.
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Essay Planner
Plan your argument before you begin the full essay.
Name
Date
Question / task
Underline the key instruction words and topic.
Thesis statement
What is your overall position or controlling idea?
Body paragraph 1
Main point + evidence + explanation
Body paragraph 2
Main point + evidence + explanation
Body paragraph 3
Main point + evidence + explanation
Counterargument / nuance
What other view should you acknowledge?
Conclusion
Restate the argument without simply repeating the introduction.
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