1. The Five Paragraph Essay

2. Five-paragraph essay
Intro: The food in the cafeteria is bad. It lacks variety, it’s unhealthy, and it is always overcooked. In this essay I will discuss these three characteristics.
Body paragraph one: The first reason cafeteria food is bad is that there is no variety. (Plus examples, e.g., no salad bar, mostly fried food, etc.)
Body paragraph 2: Another reason cafeteria food is so bad is that it is not healthy. (Plus reasons, e.g., high cholesterol, too many hot dogs, too much sugar, etc.)
Body paragraph 3: In addition, the food is always overcooked. (Plus examples, e.g., vegetables are mushy, “mystery” meat is always tough, etc.)
Conclusion: Thus, we see. . . (re-statement of introduction and thesis)

3. More complex essay
Intro: The food in the cafeteria is bad. It lacks variety, it’s unhealthy, and it is always overcooked. In this essay I will discuss these three characteristics.
How do you define “bad?” Other options:
Taste
Selection
Freshness

4. More complex essay
Intro: The food in the cafeteria is bad. It lacks variety, it’s unhealthy, and it is always overcooked. In this essay I will discuss these three characteristics.
Body paragraph one: The first reason cafeteria food is bad is that there is no variety. (Plus examples, e.g., no salad bar, mostly fried food, etc.)
A lack of variety also is unhealthy. . .
Overcooked food also can be unhealthy. . .

5. More complex essay
Intro: The food in the cafeteria is bad. It lacks variety, it’s unhealthy, and it is always overcooked. In this essay I will discuss these three characteristics.
Body paragraph 2: Another reason cafeteria food is so bad is that it is not healthy. (Plus reasons, e.g., high cholesterol, too many hot dogs, too much sugar, etc.)
Overcooked food also can be unhealthy. . .
Lack of variety also can be unhealthy. . .

6. More complex essay
Intro: The food in the cafeteria is bad. It lacks variety, it’s unhealthy, and it is always overcooked. In this essay I will discuss these three characteristics.
Body paragraph 3: In addition, the food is always overcooked.
How do you define “overcooked?”
What about undercooked food? (previous sub-point begs the question—does the cafeteria ever serve undercooked food sometimes? Be clear and anticipate audience responses as active readers)
Overcooked food can be unhealthy too. . .

7. More complex essay
Conclusion: Thus, we see the food in the cafeteria is bad because it lacks variety, is unhealthy, and is always overcooked (re-statement of introduction and thesis)
A thorough analysis of what the cafeteria provides compared to what the customers want and need brings out multiple discrepancies. Many healthful options are available that when prepared in a more healthy way can reduce complaints and increase satisfaction. . . While the food is not a panacea for overall health, it certainly constitutes a major piece of the healthy pie.