Five paragraph essay
(Eg. Topic: what are the essencial characteristic of a good parent?)

#1 the magic
of three

First, .......
(eg. patience )

Second, .......
(eg.respect )

Third, .......
(eg.unconditonal love )

#2 The thesis
formula

topic+your position/opinion=Thesis on topic

(Eg. the essencial characteristic of a good parent are patience, respect and unconditional love.)

#3 the
1-3-1
outline

Introduction

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Thesis
(Eg. the essencial characteristic of a good parent are patience, respect and unconditional love.)

Body1

First,...
Eg.The first characteristic of a good parent is patience,

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body2

Second,...
Eg.The second characteristic of a good parent is respect,

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body3

Third,...
Eg.The third characteristic of a good parent is unconditional love,

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conclusion

revisit your thesis ,tell the importance of you written
Eg. Parents are our most important teachers of patience, respect and love.

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