Executioner's Outline

The Executioner’s Outline
I) Introduction- Start with an interesting fact or unusual detail that catches the reader’s attention
A) There is rarely a meal at my house that goes by without laughter.

II) Body Paragraphs
A) My mother’s creation of manicotti is one of the best I have ever eaten.
a) Ingredients, love, and no re-creation.
B) When I began the teenage years, my mother decided that it would be wise if she began to teach me how to cook.
a) Not having any food.
C) I was on Cloud 9 when she informed me that I would be cooking dinner.
a) Impatient and overwhelmed
D) This was a proud moment and memory for me.
a) Step by step instruction
E) Since my family enjoyed my cooking it made me what to be able to cook everything just like my mom.
a) Serving dinner and responsibilities.
F) As long as I can remember, at almost every meal there will be an outburst of laughter with my mother often crying due to the funny situation or memory.
a) Laughter, jubilation, and memories.
G) Since I have been away from home for meal time, I feel as if I am missing out on a part of my family’s life.
a) Family calls.

III) Conclusion- Summarize the main points of the essay.
A) I wish food and dinnertime could equal fond memories for everyone.