Writing in Social Studies one template:

I. Introduction
General Idea: (quote, fact, statistic, anecdote, opener grabbing)
Sentences 2 - 3: (Leading from general idea to the specific.)
Thesis Statement: (subject, position, reasons)
II.The Body
A. Main Idea #1
1. Supporting Evidence and Examples
a)
b)
c)
B. Main Idea #2
1. Supporting Evidence and Examples
a)
b)
c)
C. Main Idea #3
1. Supporting Evidence and Examples
a)
b)
c)
D. Main Idea #4 (if needed)
1. Supporting Evidence and Examples
a)
b)
c)
III.Conclusion
Thesis Statement: (re-worded)
Sentences 2 -3: (Leading from specific to the general.
Pattern used may be problem/solution; cause/effect;
explanation: persuasion.)
Concluding Sentence: (generalized implication)