DIRECTIONS: Summarize the organization of the “Lockers” essay in the Paragraph Outline below. The parts of the outline in italics are already completed for you. Paragraph Outline
Introduction
Attention Catcher: What would you think if your had to put your personal belongings in a crate, and every time you turn around something of yours were stolen?
Position (Thesis):
Main Point #1:
Main Point #2: To keep their things somewhere clean
Main Point #3:

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Main Point #1:
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Main Point #2: So they will have a clean place to put their books.
• Many desks are rusty and have gum stuck to them.
• If you put your stuff into a crate, then it easily collects dust.

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Main Point #3:
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Conclusion
Restate position: In conclusion,
Main Point #1:
Main Point #2:
Main Point #3:
Clinching Statement: If you don’t want your things stolen, contact your principal and demand lockers for your school.