1. How to Write a Five Paragraph Essay
English I
Mr. Cook

3. Outlining Spool Paper Outline Introductory Paragraph Lead
Thesis Statement (Power 1)
List the power 2 ideas
2a.
2b.
2c.
Body Paragraph 1
2a. Topic Sentence
3. Detail
Body Paragraph 2
2b. Topic Sentence
Body Paragraph 3
2c. Topic Sentence
Concluding Paragraph
Re-state thesis (Power 1)
Wind-down/conclusion

4. A Good Essay is a lot Like a BLT Sandwich
Thesis:
The main idea of your essay
The point you are trying to prove
Should be exactly ONE sentence long I.
Introduction
Paragraph
II. First
Body
Para-graph
III. Second
Body
Para-graph
IV.
Third
Body
Para-graph V.
Conclusion
Paragraph
Warning: It is recommended that BLT is only used figuratively. Consumption may lead to serious health problems.

5. Thesis

6. Details
Topic Sentences
Thesis
100 X
10 X
20 X

7. Topic Sentence
Detail
Detail
Detail
Commentary
Commentary
Commentary
Conclusion Sentence

8. I. Introduction Paragraph
Lead (In 3-5 sentences, provide some background information for your reader. This may be in the form of a brief story, some facts and statistics, a powerful quote etc. The key is to get the attention of your reader and focus them on your topic)
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Power 1: Thesis Statement (State the central idea of your essay in ONE complete sentence.)
Support Statement (Write a sentence that states the topics for your body paragraph. There should be three power 2 ideas)
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Name: ______________________________ Date: _____________ Period: _____

9. II. First Body Paragraph
2a. Topic sentence (In one sentence, introduce the topic for this paragraph. It should be the same as the first topic from your support statement)
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3. Detail and Commentary (In two to three sentences, give specific details to support your thesis. Don’t forget to introduce your evidence first. Then include commentary that explains how your evidence proves your thesis.)
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2a. Conclusion sentence (In one sentence, summarize the ideas you discussed in this paragraph or transition to the next paragraph)

10. III. Second Body Paragraph
2b. Topic sentence (In one sentence, introduce the topic for this paragraph. It should be the same as the second topic from your support statement)
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3. Detail and Commentary (In two to three sentences, give specific details to support your thesis. Don’t forget to introduce your evidence first. Then include commentary that explains how your evidence proves your thesis.)
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2b. Conclusion sentence (In one sentence, summarize the ideas you discussed in this paragraph or transition to the next paragraph)

11. IV. Third Body Paragraph
2c. Topic sentence (In one sentence, introduce the topic for this paragraph. It should be the same as the third topic from your support statement)
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3. Detail and Commentary (In two to three sentences, give specific details to support your thesis. Don’t forget to introduce your evidence first. Then include commentary that explains how your evidence proves your thesis.)
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2c. Conclusion sentence (In one sentence, summarize the ideas you discussed in this paragraph or transition to the next paragraph)

12. V. Conclusion Paragraph
Power 1: Restate your thesis using slightly different words
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Wind-Down/Conclusion (In three to five sentences, give your reader something to think about. You might offer your opinion about the ideas in your essay. You might relate the issues in your essay to the larger world. Your goal is to make your reader think about your essay after they have read it.)
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13. Warning!
If you use other people’s ideas or words and you don’t give them credit, you are committing a crime!

14. Plagiarism! Your You will counselor receive a and your failing grade
parents will
be notified!
You will
receive a
failing grade
if you are
caught!
This includes having someone else write your essay for you!
This includes copying from anyone, even a classmate!
Plagiarism!

15. Plagiarism!
Plagiarism!
Don't even
think about it!