Every essay needs a general focus or thesis statement. So, if your main topic is school uniforms, what general factual statement can you make about them? Example: there is much debate and controversy surrounding the adoption of school uniforms. This is a true statement, right? Now, how do you feel about school uniforms? Judging by the paragraph topics you have supplied, it appears as though you feel they have a more positive influence than negative, so add this to your factual statement.
Possible thesis: Although there is much controversy surrounding the school uniforms, their adoption in the schools has a positive effect on behavoir, budget, and learning environment.
Now that you have a focus for your ideas, think about how to introduce your topic. Bring in a little general information about uniforms, without getting into too much detail. Your purpose is to "hook" the reader. This, along with your thesis statement, will introduce your essay.
You already have your main topics for each of your body paragraphs. Just make sure to have specific evidence for behavior improvement, budget impact, and learning environment. Be detailed in your discussion of these factors.
It's always a good idea to acknowledge the opposition in this kind of essay. Consider writing a paragraph beginning with "Many people may oppose school uniforms because ......" Give a short explanation, considering how others may feel, but then bring it back to your opinion and then you're ready for your conclusion.
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