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Five Paragraph Essay

Five Paragraph Essay. Bing, Bang, Bongo = THESIS STATEMENT This is the MAIN IDEA of your paper! Bing = Body Paragraph One Bang = Body Paragraph Two Bongo = Body Paragraph Three Bing, Bang, Bongo = Conclusion (thesis restated). INTRODUCTION . Start with an attention grabber A quote

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Five Paragraph Essay

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  1. Five Paragraph Essay • Bing, Bang, Bongo = THESIS STATEMENT • This is the MAIN IDEA of your paper! • Bing = Body Paragraph One • Bang = Body Paragraph Two • Bongo = Body Paragraph Three • Bing, Bang, Bongo = Conclusion (thesis restated)

  2. INTRODUCTION • Start with an attention grabber • A quote • Mignon McLaughlin once said, “Winter alone reminds us of the human condition.” • A statistic • Interesting, fun idea • At the end of this paragraph should be your THESIS statement – the main idea of your paper • I like winter more than any other season because I love the beauty of the snow, I enjoy Christmas and the start of the new year, and I absolutely love to ski.

  3. Body Paragraphs • Each should have a topic sentence, and DETAILED supporting sentences • TOPIC: I like to ski because I love the adrenaline rush, I love the views, and it’s something my brother and I do together. • DETAILS: Skiing a black diamond is the most thrilling thing a person can do. There is nothing like making tracks in fresh powder to get my adrenaline going. • Transitions between each • At least THREE!

  4. Conclusion • Restate your thesis • Close with an interesting and finishing thought: • Although winter is without a doubt my favorite season, I love seeing all four seasons. I am lucky I live in Montana and can experience a variety of weather patterns.

  5. Essay Ideas • Explain why you admire someone • Explain why parents are sometimes strict • Explain why you enjoyed a particular teacher • Explain why you are eager to get your driver’s license • Describe the major stressors in your life • Describe the non-material things that make you happy • Explain the way music affects your life • Explain why teens would drink, smoke, or do drugs • Explain how having a baby would change a teen’s life

  6. MORE Essay Ideas • Explain why you would/would not want a job • Describe three ways you would change the world or the country if you could • Select three objects that symbolize who you are and explain why you chose them • Explain why you would like to have a certain career • Explain why school uniforms would be a good/bad idea

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