Sample outline for a five paragraph Essay

Title: The Hazards of Moviegoing

• Introduction
• Introductory statement
• Thesis statement: I like watching movies but I prefer watching them at home.

2. Body
1. First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): just getting to the theater presents difficulties
1. bad weather
2. long drive and limited parking space
3. long waiting to buy ticket
2. Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): facing the problems of the theater itself
1. old theater's problems such as smelly carpet, worn-out seat, etc
2. new theater's problems such as smaller size, noise from next movie theater, etc
3. both floors will be rubber-like dirty at the end of the movie

3. Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): Some of the patrons are annoying
1. bad behavior such as running, talking loud, etc
2. human noise and disturbance
2. Conclusion
1. Closing statement
2. Restate thesis: I prefer to watch movies at home where it is comfortable, clean and safe.