OMAM+Essay


 * OMAM OUTLINE**

I. INTRODUCTION · Begin the introduction with something exciting to catch the reader’s attention. · The thesis should be the last sentence in the introduction.

A. THESIS: (Write the thesis statement here. The thesis is the main point of your entire paper.)

II. Topic Sentence #1: (Write the first topic sentence here.) · Topic Sentence = the main idea of that paragraph. It should be the first sentence in each body paragraph. EXPLANATION: Elaborate on the topic sentence. Go into more detail with the explanation). A. Supporting details, examples, facts, etc. B. Supporting details, examples, facts, etc.

QUOTATIONS: List any quotes that support the claims. Be sure to include endnotes: (author's last name pg. #) Example: (Steinbeck 54)

III. Topic Sentence #2: (Write the second topic sentence here.)

(SAME SET UP AS IN BODY PARAGRAPH II) EX



IV. Topic Sentence #3: (Write the third topic sentence here.)

(SAME SET UP AS IN BODY PARAGRAPH II & III)

V. CONCLUSION · The THESIS is the first sentence in the conclusion, but it should be restated in different wording. · Restate the topic sentences (in different wording). · End with something really exciting!