when creating an outline, what is the best way to organize your idea

Answer 1

For a 6-paragraph essay — adjust by the number of internal paragraphs

I. Intro with thesis statement at the end
II. 2nd most important supporting idea/fact, with subtopics to prove/support it
III. another important supporting idea/fact, with subtopics to prove/support it
IV. another important supporting idea/fact, with subtopics to prove/support it
V. MOST important supporting idea/fact, with subtopics to prove/support it
VI. Conclusion