The 12-point essay is a miniature outline of a five-paragraph essay. It has 12 sentences in it. It has an introductory sentence followed by a three-pronged thesis statement. Afterward, there are three short paragraphs. Each paragraph has three sentence that support one prong of the thesis statement. The last sentence is a conclusion.

12-Point Essay Outline

1. Introduction (mentions topics)

2. Thesis (contains "because" and three supports - A.B.C.)

3. First support of the thesis (states A)

4. First support of A

5. Second support of A

6. Second support of the thesis (states B)

7. First support of B

8. Second support of B

9. Third support of thesis (states C)

10. First support of C

11. Second support of C

12. Conclusion