FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY

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FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY

• First paragraph introduces the thesis of the
  essay and directs us to the three main supporting
  details

2
The introductory paragraph is where the writer
introduces the topic to the reader.

• It is important to make this statement clear and
  limited. This is where the writer grabs the
  readers attention

3
Between all paragraphs of the essay, there needs
to be one of the following

• A transition word
• Phrase

4
The body of the essay contains paragraphs two
through four, which are similarly constructed.

• Topic sentences are statements often in the
  original form, of the three supporting ideas
  presented in the first paragraph.

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Subtopic

• The subtopic of each of the body paragraphs is
  again supported by three or more supporting
  sentences. These confirm in the readers mind
  the relevancy and relationship of each of the
  subtopics to the thesis statement.

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Summary Paragraph

• It is important to restate the thesis and three
  supporting ideas in an original and powerful
  manner (this is the last chance to convince the
  reader of the validity of the information
  presented).

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Summary Purpose

• Due to the first and fifth paragraph being so
  similar that some writers construct them at the
  same time. They will edit them as necessary,
  just as they do every part of the essay.