The 5 Paragraph Essay

Introduction

1.Interesting Hook (An interesting fact, a question, get the readers attention!)

2.Some background information that introduces your topic.

3. The Thesis - Your Main idea or point of the essay or piece of writing.

Body Paragraph 1

1. A Topic Sentence (A sentence that introduces the main idea of this paragraph)

2. Your Argument or main idea. (This is where you write about your topic sentence, or explain your topic sentence)

Subtopic

3. Conclusion Sentence. A "Wrap It Up Sentence" That reaffirms your argument/point and wraps up the paragraph.

Body Paragraph 2

1. A Topic Sentence (A sentence that introduces the main idea of this paragraph)

2. Your Argument or main idea. (This is where you write about your topic sentence, or explain your topic sentence)

3. Conclusion Sentence. A "Wrap It Up Sentence" That reaffirms your argument/point and wraps up the paragraph.

Body Paragrah 3

1. A Topic Sentence (A sentence that introduces the main idea of this paragraph)

2. Your Argument or main idea. (This is where you write about your topic sentence, or explain your topic sentence)

3. Conclusion Sentence. A "Wrap It Up Sentence" That reaffirms your argument/point and wraps up the paragraph.

Conclusion

Transition Sentence - 1. Restate your opinion or main topic

2. Restate your three main arguments (Body Paragraph Topic 1, Body Paragrah Topic 2, Body Paragraph Topic 3)

Summarize your arguments with one final sentence that rewords and restates your thesis. (See Introduction (Introduction - #3)

Your Main Topic

Introduction

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Body Paragraph 1

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3.

Body Paragraph 2

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3.

Body Paragraph 3

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Conclusion

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