Essay Template: 1. Introductory Paragraph: Restate the question and use it to create a topic sentence. Introduce your main ideas. 2. 1st Supporting Paragraph: Expand one of your ideas from above supporting your topic sentence. Can start first sentence with "First," 3. 2nd Supporting Paragraph: Expand one of your ideas from above supporting your topic sentence. Can start first sentence with "Furthermore," 4. 3rd Supporting Paragraph: Expand one of your ideas from above supporting your topic sentence. Can start first sentence with "Finally," 5. Conclusion Paragraph: Restate your topic sentence and give a 2-3 sentence summary of your supporting paragraphs. Can start your first sentence with "In conclusion," All paragraphs must have 3-7 sentences. All essays and paragraphs must show organization. If you use the above template you will have an organized essay.