Essay format: five-paragraph, argumentative and descriptive essay

A printable worksheet showing the outline of an essay, with each section boxed and named. The five-paragraph page has an introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion. The argumentative page names the thesis, argument, counter-argument, rebuttal and conclusion. The descriptive page has a title box and sensory-detail prompts down the margin. Ask for another essay type and the same labelled outline is asked for.

• a classroom wall chart for essay writing
• a planning sheet before a timed essay
• a revision page for a board exam
• a teacher's handout for an essay lesson

Frequently asked questions

Which essay types are shown?

The five-paragraph essay, an argumentative essay and a descriptive essay, each as a labelled outline.

What are the sensory-detail prompts?

A column of prompts down the margin of the descriptive page, for the senses the writer can draw on.

How do the three styles differ?

Notebook page is hand-lettered pen labels on ruled lines with a red margin, like a school exercise book. Colour-coded gives each part its own colour in a box. Black and white is thin outlines in ink only, ready to photocopy.

Can I ask for a different essay outline?

Yes. Add a direction for another essay type and the labelled outline is asked for with it. The nine pages shown are the samples here.

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