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The 5 paragraph Essay. 5 paragraph essay . Written to inform, persuade, and demonstrate knowledge. Intro Paragraph1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Conclusion. Thesis Statement. The main point of your essay Is the central theme of your essay Everything you say ties back to your thesis statement.
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5 paragraph essay • Written to inform, persuade, and demonstrate knowledge. • Intro • Paragraph1 • Paragraph 2 • Paragraph 3 • Conclusion
Thesis Statement • The main point of your essay • Is the central theme of your essay • Everything you say ties back to your thesis statement
Thesis Statement • Must be arguable! • Not obvious!
Paragraph 1: Introduction • Introductory sentences introduces your reader to the topic • Thesis • Presentation of main points 1, 2 and 3
Paragraph 2 • Main point number 1 is in the first sentence. • Body of paragraph 2 gives specific evidence to support main point #1 • Keep your thesis in mind and make sure paragraph 2 supports your thesis statement.
Paragraph 3 • Main point number 2 is in the first sentence. • Body of paragraph 3 gives specific evidence to support main point #2. • Keep your thesis in mind and make sure paragraph 3 supports your thesis statement.
Paragraph 4 • Main point number 3 is in the first sentence. • Body of paragraph 4 gives specific evidence to support main point #3 • Keep your thesis in mind and make sure paragraph 4 supports your thesis statement.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion • Starts by restating the three main points of the body paragraphs • Restate your thesis • Wrap up sentence. • Powerful ending