Three Points/5 Paragraphs 3.5 JIVE

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Three Points/5 Paragraphs3.5 JIVE

• How To Write An Organized
• On-demand Writing Every Time

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Step One The Beginning

• Analyze the prompt
• Determine what you need to do
• Look at the power verbs and important words
• Organize your plan

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Step Two Organize

• Outline your five paragraph essay
• Introduction paragraph
• Point 1
• Point 2
• Point 3
• Closing or summary paragraph

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Step Three

• Write the answer
• Follow your outline
• Use strong support

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The Introduction

• Thesis
• Point 1
• Point 2
• Point 3
• Transition
• Use your transition reference

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First Supporting Paragraph

• Restate point one
• Support with details and examples
• Transition

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Second Supporting Paragraph

• Restate point two
• Supporting details or examples
• Transition

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Third Supporting Paragraph

• Restate topic three
• Supporting details or examples
• Transition

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Closing or Summary Paragraph

• Summarize
• Rephrase your main topic and points

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Step Four Make it Right!

• Edit and Revise Your Essay
• Check your spelling and grammar
• Examine your answer for logic
• (Does it make sense?)
• Review individual sentences

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The Final Step

• Read it again!
• Does it make your point?
• Will it persuade the reader?

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Prompt

• Starting this school year, there will be no
  priority parking for seniors. All parking will
  be first- come- first -serve.
• Write a letter to the site-based council
  expressing your opinion on this policy. Should
  it continue or should we go back to the way
  parking has been handled in the past?