APUSH Essay Structure Worksheet

Thesis Statement/Argument: __________________________________________________________

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Topic sentences of each body paragraph that support and develop the thesis:
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Factual information in ranked order supporting each topic sentence:

1a) 2a) 3a) 4a)
1b) 2b) 3b) 4b)
1c) 2c) 3c) 4c)
1d) 2d) 3d) 4d)

Linkage of evidence and analysis in each body paragraph to the HTS and overall argument:
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Synthesis/Perspective: ________________________________________________________________
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