Core Long Essay Structure Worksheet
Thesis Statement: ____________________________________________________________________
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Write the topic sentences of each body paragraph that support the thesis.
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Rank the most important pieces of factual information that support each topic sentence.
1a) 2a) 3a)
1b) 2b) 3b)
1c) 2c) 3c)
1d) 2d) 3d)
Describe and analyze the targeted historical thinking skill for each body paragraph.
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Synthesis: __________________________________________________________________________
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