FiveParagraph Essay

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Five-Paragraph Essay

• Consists of
• Intro Paragraph w/Topic Sentence
• Three Point Paragraphs, Each with Topic
  Sentence
• Concluding Paragraph
• What are the Topic Sentences in
• Job App Essay
• Health Essay

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Intro Paragraph

• Consists of
• Getting Attention
• Clearly Identifies Three Points in a Sentence

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Topic Paragraphs (3)

• Consists of
• Ties into Intro Paragraph
• Topic Sentence
• Entire Paragraph Makes Strong argument for Topic
• Flows with preceding and succeeding paragraphs

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Concluding Paragraph

• Consists of
• Ties back to Intro Paragraph
• Highlights Topics
• Call to Action/Identifies Info Gained by Reader

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Five-Paragraph Do List

• Spelling
• Grammar
• Subject/Verb Agreement
• Word Selection
• Paragraph Hooks
• Punctuation
• Punchy Not Wordy/Not Concise

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Five-Paragraph Do List

• Better Way to Say It
• Spell Out Numbers
• Good Call to Action
• Hit Over Head with Points
• Lead with Benefits
• Draw Better Parallels between What You Do and
  What They Need

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Five-Paragraph Most Improved List

• More Drafts
• Examples
• One Line Can Sink You
• Intro Punch
• Cut the BS
• How I Can Help You
• Not Your Point of View, THEIRS!

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Five-Paragraph Jump Start

• Individually
• Select Autobiographical Points
• Write Intro Paragraph with Three Points Topic
  Sentence
• Write Your Three Point Sentences
• Match Up in Pairs
• Read Each Others Work
• Discuss Strengths and Weaknesses of Work
• Look for 20 Most Common Errors