This essay planner can be used for argumentative, explanatory, and informative writing. Students can use RAMP (role, audience, mode, and purpose) to analyze any writing prompt, then use the planner below to write a basic thesis, plan each body paragraph, and write a basic conclusion for their essay. The worksheet can be adjusted to analyze model texts or can be used for students to plan out their own writing. Each section can be taught in mini-lessons or the worksheet can be taught as a whole to