Prewriting 5 paragraph essays Prewriting Prewriting is a

Pre-writing & 5 paragraph essays

Pre-writing • Pre-writing is a way to organize your thoughts. • Outline • Bubble map • Bullet point

Pre-writing cont. o Q: What is pre-writing used for? o A: Organizing thoughts and ideas o Q: What are some examples of some pre -writing styles? o A: outline, bubble map

Writing a 5 paragraph essay o Topic o Introduction o Body paragraphs o Conclusion o Today, we are going to discuss each component thoroughly.

Topic: o Usually assigned by teacher o Sometimes, you will be able to pick your own topic

Introduction o This is the first paragraph of your essay. o This paragraph presents your topic and creates the purpose your paper. o “This is what I’m going to talk about” o Generally, the introduction begins with a broad statement and narrows down to your thesis. o It includes a thesis.

Thesis statement o Thesis statement is the last sentence of your introduction. o It includes your subject and opinion. o Uniforms are great idea because XXXXX, XXXXX and XXXXX.

Body Paragraphs o The three opinion statements you made in thesis is how you break down your paragraphs. o In each paragraph you discuss and support your opinions. o You can support with research, personal experience, interviews, and data.

Conclusion o This paragraph is the last paragraph of your essay. o It is your strongest paragraph. o A wrap up of your thoughts. o throughout your essay you are defending your opinions. o This is the wrap up of your thoughts. o “This is what I talked about”

Essay Assignment o What is your favorite holiday and why? o Begin with your Pre-write. o Rough draft and pre-write due tomorrow.