Outline

I.         Introduction

A.     Hook

B.     Introduce to the reader to what a slum is

C.     Thesis statement

D.    Transition to first paragraph

II.         Defendable Point #1

A.     Main idea (Topic Sentence)

B.     Supporting evidence

                                      i.     Quote

                                     ii.     Paraphrase

C.     Explanation

D.    Transition sentence to the next paragraph

III.         Defendable Point #2

A.     Main idea (Topic Sentence)

B.     Supporting evidence

                                      i.     Quote

                                     ii.     Paraphrase

C.     Explanation

D.    Transition sentence to next paragraph

IV.         Defendable Point #3

A.     Main idea (Topic Sentence)

B.     Supporting evidence

                                      i.     Quote

                                     ii.     Paraphrase

C.     Explanation

D.    Transition sentence to conclusion paragraph

V.         Conclusion

A.     Hook

B.     Restate thesis

C.     Summarize arguments

D.    Leave the reader with something to think about