5 Paragraph Essay Format Ms. Senjanin Mr. Tambellini

Developing a Paragraph A group of related sentences that develop one topic Stating reasons-supporting your topic Providing details-describing your topic Giving examples- supporting with concrete ideas Comparing and contrasting- the differences or similarities between 2 things

Introduction This is where you introduce the topic of your paper Topic Sentence “Attention getter” A catch phrase Introduce what will be in the body part of the essay 3-4 sentences

Body Three paragraphs/ Three ideas Each paragraph needs: Topic sentence to introduce the idea The information that relates to that topic sentence Reasons, Details, Examples, Comparing and Contrasting Elaborating on the topic/idea At least four sentences in each paragraph

Conclusion The paper is coming to a close Summarize the ideas/topic that were discussed in the body part of the essay Similar BUT NOT THE SAME TO THE INTRODUCTION

ALL ABOUT ME! Make sure your essay has all the parts of the essay INTRO 3 Body Paragraphs Conclusion Watch for spelling & grammar Must be typed Due Monday