Check all of the boxes that apply to your essay. My introduction
has a brief statement about the issue.
has a strong thesis statement that clearly states a claim.
The body of my essay
contains more than one body paragraph.
begins each body paragraph with a topic sentence that states a reason.
supports reasons with evidence in the form of details, statistics, facts, and examples.
addresses counterarguments.
My conclusion
restates main ideas
summarizes how they support the claim.