Fiveparagraph Essays Introduction Body paragraphs Conclusion Introduction Hook

Five-paragraph Essays Introduction Body paragraphs Conclusion

Introduction Hook (capture the reader’s interest) Limiting sentences (connect the hook to thesis statement) Thesis statement (topic + controlling idea) Common techniques: general to specific, anecdote, quotation, question, facts and statistics

Body Paragraphs Topic sentence (topic + controlling idea) Supporting sentences (support the topic sentence) Minor details (support the supporting sentences) Transition signals (used in the topic sentences of each body paragraph; help guide the reader from point to point in the essay)

Conclusion Reemphasize, restate, or summarize thesis statement Final thoughts Common techniques: ask a question, suggest a solution, or make a recommendation or prediction

Essays Hook: use a common technique to capture the reader’s interest Thesis statement: link the specific example with the general subject it illustrates (e. g. power failure in your building with dependence on electric power) Body paragraphs: start with a topic sentence, to include a transition signal, and provide an extended example or a series of examples to support it Conclusion: restate, reemphasize or summarize your thesis statement and end with some final thoughts that make your reader think about your topic

Five-paragraph essay set Please see the “Essays set” on my website for more information (details) on the five-paragraph essay pattern.