Introduction Paragraph Five Paragraph Essay Introduction Paragraph Hook Boil Down Thesis 3 Body Paragraphs ● Topic Sentence 2-3 RDFs 2-3 Es Conclusion Paragraph ● Restate Main Idea ● So what?

BODY PARAGRAPH Topic Sentence: E: Explains RDF Introduces topic of paragraph First sentence of the paragraph EX: In the book, Crispin, the main character, Asta’s son, is a sad fellow. RDF: Reasons, details, facts about your topic Should be quotes (use page numbers) EX: “Her name had been Asta.” (p. 1, Crispin) E: Explains RDF EX: Crispin was always called Asta’s son until his mother died and Father Quinel told him his name was actually Crispin.

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH Hook: Grabs the readers’ attention Use a story or something interesting EX: Gunpowder was invented by accident. Boil Down: Basic info on your topic The who, the what, the where, the when EX: The Medieval Era lasted from 500 CE to 1500 CE. Gunpowder was invented in Medieval China. 1-3 sentences Thesis: Has a subject, opinion, and connects to the three topic sentences The last sentence in the introduction paragraph EX: Medieval China invented the most important solutions because of their gunpowder, vaccines, and steel.