Task III: Reading and Writing for Information and Understanding (Controlling Idea Essay) Graphic Organizer
Directions: Use the following graphic organizer to help you develop your essay. (If you wish you may instead create your
own graphic organizer or outline on the back of this sheet.)
Introduction/Controlling Idea
Piece # 1:
Piece # 2:
Brief Summary:
Details to support
Brief Summary:
Details to support
Controlling Idea:
Controlling Idea:
Transition:
Literary Devices:
Literary Devices:
Conclusion/Controlling Idea