I.

Introduction

a)

Hook

b)

Background information on text

c)

Thesis – about your habit [loop, change, personal story]

II.

Body Paragraph 1 – TOPIC – my bad habit loop [cue, routine, reward]

a)

Transition + Topic Sentence

b)

Transition Main Point 1, quote, explanation

c)

Transition Main Point 2 quote, explanation

d)

Transition Main Point 3, quote, explanation

III.

Body Paragraph 2 – how to change my habit [identifying my craving, setting up a new routine, and outside help ]

a)

Transition + Topic Sentence

b)

Transition Main Point 1, quote, explanation

c)

Transition Main Point 2, quote, explanation

d)

Transition Main Point 3, quote, explanation

IV.

Body Paragraph 3 – Personal story about how I tried to change this habit

a)

Transition + Topic Sentence [dis/agree with author’s premise we can change habits]

b)

Personal story of trying to change habit

c)

Quote from text that relates to story

d)

Explanation / additional information

V.

Conclusion

a)

Restate thesis

b)

Summarize main points

c)

Ending Strategy

d)

Concluding Statement