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Writing a great essay is like building a house. You need a strong frame before you start painting the walls.
An outline is your writing plan. It groups your main ideas and details into a clear order so your reader does not get lost.
To keep your writing focused, make sure every paragraph connects back to your main thesis statement.
✏️ Worked example
Let's organize a short essay about why school lunches should be healthier. We need to put our ideas in a logical, structured order.
- Identify your main goal (thesis): School lunches should be healthier because they give students energy and build good habits.
- Group your supporting facts into two main body topics: 'Energy for learning' and 'Healthy habits for life'.
- Draft the introduction first to share your thesis with the reader.
- Write your body paragraphs, making sure each one starts with a clear topic sentence.
- Finish with a conclusion that wraps up your ideas and reminds the reader of your main points.
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