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Title: How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay


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How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
  • By Allyson Martin

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Overview
  • These are the components of a 5 paragraph essay
  • Topic Paragraph
  • Supporting Paragraph 1
  • Supporting Paragraph 2
  • Supporting Paragraph 3
  • Concluding Paragraph

3
The Topic
  • For example Write an essay about your three
    favorite activities.

4
Getting Started
  • The Topic Sentence
  • When Ive finished my homework, I like to do my
    favorite things.
  • Now, write three reasons why the topic sentence
    is true (these support the topic sentence).
  • I like to play basketball with my friends.
    Swimming is fun in the summer. My favorite
    activity is playing baseball.
  • Conclusion
  • These are three of the fun things I like to do
    in my spare time.

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The Supporting Paragraphs
  • Use the three subtopic sentences as topics for
    the 3 supporting paragraphs.
  • Basketball
  • Swimming
  • Baseball

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Example Time!
  • This is an example of what a good supporting
    paragraph should consist of
  • I like to play basketball with my friends.
    Basketball is great exercise, and I love the
    competition. Its a fast- moving sport. All my
    friends join in , and we have a great time! There
    is nothing like a good game of basketball!

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Conclusion
  • This is the easiest part!
  • All you do is restate what you said in the
    introductory paragraph in a different way.
  • Summarize what you just told the reader.

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Congratulations!!
Youve just learned how to successfully write a
five paragraph essay!
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