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Printable essay outline template

Plan a five-paragraph essay.

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How to make a essay outline template

  1. 1

    Change the title, and add a name or subtitle if you like.

  2. 2

    Choose A4 or US Letter, and portrait or landscape.

  3. 3

    Pick a colour, and switch on “Fillable PDF” if you want to type into it.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF and print it at 100% scale.

About this essay outline template

Planning first makes essays clearer and faster to write. This outline follows the classic five-paragraph structure: an introduction with a hook and thesis, three body paragraphs (each with a main point, evidence and explanation), and a conclusion that restates the thesis and ends with a final thought.

What’s on the page

  • A header with name, date.
  • Spaces for essay question.
  • Labelled boxes for Introduction: hook, Thesis (your main argument).
  • Labelled boxes for Body 1: point and evidence, Body 2: point and evidence, Body 3: point and evidence.
  • Labelled boxes for Conclusion: restate the thesis, Final thought.

Tips

  • Your thesis is one sentence that answers the essay question.
  • Put your strongest point first or last.
  • Each body paragraph should connect back to the thesis.

Made to fit, then printed

Everything on this essay outline template can be changed before you print: the title, the colour, the paper size and orientation. The page is drawn on your device and nothing is uploaded. Find more printables.

Frequently asked questions

Do essays always have five paragraphs?

No, but five paragraphs is a reliable structure for school essays and exams. Longer essays simply add more body paragraphs.

Can I fill in the essay outline template on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Switch on “Fillable PDF” before downloading and the PDF gets typing boxes and tick boxes you can use in most PDF apps. Or print it and use a pen.

Can I remove the atifo.app line at the bottom?

Yes. Switch off “Show atifo.app credit” in the Look section and the PDF has no branding at all.

Will it print well in black and white?

Yes. The layout uses light fills and clear lines that print cleanly in grey. Choose the “Grey” colour to save colour ink entirely.

What paper size should I print on?

Choose A4 or US Letter before downloading, and print at 100% or “Actual size”. Portrait and landscape layouts are both available.

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