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How to Write a
Five-Paragraph Essay
Time
Required: 45 minutes
Editing Checklist
Transition Words
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Here’s How:
- Before you begin writing,
decide on your answer to the question asked of you. This is your
basic thesis.
- Before you begin writing,
decide on what three pieces of evidence/support you will use to prove
your thesis.
- Write your introductory
paragraph. Place your thesis along with your three pieces of evidence
in order of strength (least to most) at the end of this paragraph.
- Write the first paragraph of
your body. You should begin by restating your thesis, focusing on the
support of your first piece of evidence.
- End your first paragraph with
a transitional sentence that leads to paragraph number two.
- Write paragraph two of the
body focusing on your second piece of evidence. Once again make the
connection between your thesis and this piece of evidence.
- End your second paragraph
with a transitional sentence that leads to paragraph number three.
- Repeat step #6 using your
third piece of evidence.
- Begin your concluding
paragraph by restating your thesis. Include the three points you’ve
used to prove your thesis.
- End your concluding paragraph
with a statement of extension, which will (hopefully) cause the reader
to look beyond what you have written. You do not include new evidence
in your last paragraph,
Tips:
- Never use “I” or “you”
(unless specifically told that it is allowed).
- Do not use contractions in
formal writing
- Organization is one of the
most important parts of good writing. Make sure to organize from the
first paragraph on.
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