The 5 Paragraph Essay Introduction

Expository Essay Attempts to explain the subject to the audience –Explain a process –Compare/ contrast two items –I.D. a cause and effect relationship

Narrative Essay Tells a story –Includes conventions of storytelling Plot, character, climax, ending Relies on personal experience –Examples are first hand accounts that explain, support and embellish the story Uses a sequence –Chronological order

Persuasive Essay Convincing the reader –Point is valid –Take action Developed around a limited topic that is debatable and meaningful Students bring specific evidence and warranted generalization not just personal opinion

5 Paragraph Essay Format I.Introductory Paragraph II.Body Paragraph 1 III.Body Paragraph 2 IV.Body Paragraph 3 II. Concluding Paragraph

I.Introductory Paragraph Hook – This is a sentence that captures the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more. Thesis – a declarative sentence that states clearly and concisely the main point the author wants to state Blueprint- a declarative sentence that summarizes your three main points that support your thesis –Each of these main points support or prove the thesis statement Main point 1 (later elaborated on in body paragraph1) Main point 2 (later elaborated on in body paragraph 2) Main point 3 (later elaborated on in body paragraph 3)

Body Paragraph1 Has a topic sentence similar to main point 1 sentence from introductory paragraph which proves or supports the thesis. The support mentioned below is in the form of examples, anecdotes, statistics, or facts –Support

Body paragraph 2 Has a topic sentence similar to main point 2 sentence from introductory paragraph which supports or proves the thesis. The support mentioned below is in the form of examples, anecdotes, statistics, or facts –Support

Body Paragraph 3 Has a topic sentence similar to main point 3 sentence from introductory paragraph which supports or proves the thesis. The support mentioned below is in the form of examples, anecdotes, statistics, or facts –Support

Concluding Paragraph Thesis restatement –Rewording the thesis from the intro paragraph. Sum up your main points (Mention again those same three points from the intro that you elaborated on in each body paragraph) Clincher –Opposite of “hook” – sums up your essay -- ends the essay

I.Introductory Paragraph A.Hook B.Thesis C.Blueprint II.Body Paragraph 1 A.Topic sentence mentioned 1 st in B.P. 1.Support of topic sentence 2.Support of topic sentence 3.Support of topic sentence III.Body Paragraph 2 A.Topic sentence mentioned 2nd in B.P. 1.Support of topic sentence 2.Support of topic sentence 3.Support of topic sentence To be continued...

5 Paragraph Outline continued IV. Body Paragraph 3 A.Topic sentence mentioned 3rd in B.P. 1.Support of topic sentence 2.Support of topic sentence 3.Support of topic sentence V.Concluding Paragraph A. Thesis Restatement B. Blueprint Restatement C. Clincher This statement is just like the hook except that it occurs at the end of the essay.

Terms to Know Summarize these terms in your notes 1.Expository 2.Narrative 3.Persuasive 4. Hook 5. Thesis 6. Blueprint 7. Clincher