THE 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY ROADMAP TO SUCCESS Before

THE 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY: ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

Before Writing 1. Complete the R. A. F. T. – What is the question asking? – What is the question asking you to do? – Identify the ROLE, AUDIENCE, FORM and (most importantly) the TOPIC 2. Brain Dump – Write down all of your ideas – Think of personal examples to relate to the ideas 3. Group your ideas into three supports with three specific details or examples per support.

Writing a five paragraph essay is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4 5!

1. Introduction Paragraph An Introduction Paragraph Includes: – Topic and Claim – Support 1 – Support 2 – Support 3 – Thesis Statement: Topic + Claim + 3 Supports – Bonus! (If you are able), start the paragraph with a hook! A hook captures your readers attention by starting the essay in a unique way. Ideas: start with a question, quotation, story about your life, one “interest word, ” and more!

2. Body Paragraph 1 Includes: - A topic sentence (transition + introduction to support+ connection to topic) - 2 -3 personal examples / details - A closing sentence (summary of support + connection to topic)

3. Body Paragraph 2 Includes: - A topic sentence (transition + introduction to support+ connection to topic) - 2 -3 personal examples / details - A closing sentence (summary of support + connection to topic)

4. Body Paragraph 3 Includes: - A topic sentence (transition + introduction to support+ connection to topic) - 2 -3 personal examples / details - A closing sentence (summary of support + connection to topic)

5. Conclusion The Conclusion Paragraph Includes: - Re-state topic + claim - Re-state support 1 - Re-state support 2 - Re-state support 3 - Re-state thesis statement

The Five Paragraph Essay 1. Introduction paragraph – Hook (optional) Topic + claim – Support 1 – Support 2 – Support 3 – Thesis Statement (Topic + Claim + 3 Supports) 2. Body Paragraph 1 – Topic Sentence – 3 Details / Examples – Closing Sentence 3. Body Paragraph 2 – Topic Sentence – 3 Details / Examples – Closing Sentence 4. Body Paragraph 3 – Topic Sentence – 3 Details / Examples – Closing Sentence 5. Conclusion – – – Topic + Claim Support 1 Support 2 Support 3 Thesis Statement (Topic + Claim + 3 Supports)

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