Essay Planning Sheet
(This is not a requirement, not to be turned in or graded. You
should expect to change your mind after you fill this out. the point is not to
finalize your thinking, but to start it. You may want to go through more than
one version of this.)
Title: ________________________________________________________
The main point I want to make (conclusion) is: _________________________
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Describe the voice or personality you will be. _________________________
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Examples: Expert, Observer, Advocate, Bystander / Concerned,
Gentle, Humorous, Sarcastic
Which tense will you use: Past Present
Future Other
Why is this the right choice for this essay?____________________________
Imagine your reader(s). Describe him/her/them. _______________________
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The introduction will be: _________________________________________
Examples: outline, question, example
Outline: the supporting points (I, II, etc.) and supporting detail (A, B, etc.) I will use are: