Five Paragraph Essay Bing, Bang, Bongo = THESIS STATEMENT This is the MAIN IDEA of your paper! Bing = Body Paragraph One Bang = Body Paragraph Two Bongo = Body Paragraph Three Bing, Bang, Bongo = Conclusion (thesis restated)
INTRODUCTION Start with an attention grabber A quote A statistic Mignon McLaughlin once said, “Winter alone reminds us of the human condition.” A statistic Interesting, fun idea At the end of this paragraph should be your THESIS statement – the main idea of your paper I like winter more than any other season because I love the beauty of the snow, I enjoy Christmas and the start of the new year, and I absolutely love to ski.
Body Paragraphs Each should have a topic sentence, and DETAILED supporting sentences TOPIC: I like to ski because I love the adrenaline rush, I love the views, and it’s something my brother and I do together. DETAILS: Skiing a black diamond is the most thrilling thing a person can do. There is nothing like making tracks in fresh powder to get my adrenaline going. Transitions between each At least THREE!
Conclusion Restate your thesis Close with an interesting and finishing thought: Although winter is without a doubt my favorite season, I love seeing all four seasons. I am lucky I live in Montana and can experience a variety of weather patterns.
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