FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY

First paragraph introduces the thesis of the essay and directs us

to the three main supporting details

The introductory paragraph is where the writer introduces the

topic to the reader.

It is important to make this statement clear and

limited. This is where the writer grabs the reader’s

attention

Between all paragraphs of the essay, there needs to be

one of the following:

•A transition word

•Phrase

The body of the essay contains paragraphs two through four,

which are similarly constructed.

Topic sentences are statements often in the

original form, of the three supporting ideas presented in

the first paragraph.

Subtopic

The subtopic of each of the body paragraphs is again

supported by three or more supporting sentences. These confirm in the reader’s mind

the relevancy and relationship of each of the subtopics to the

thesis statement.

Summary ParagraphIt is important to restate the thesis and three supporting

ideas in an original and powerful manner (this is

the last chance to convince the reader of the validity of the information presented).

Summary PurposeDue to the first and fifth

paragraph being so similar that some writers construct

them at the same time. They will edit them as

necessary, just as they do every part of the essay.