1. Basic Five Paragraph Essay

2. Here are some basic tips when writing a five paragraph essay: Think of your essay as a math formula or steps that need to be taken to get to the finish line. Think of your essay as a math formula or steps that need to be taken to get to the finish line. These steps can be written in any order as long as the essay flows when it is finished. It should sound as though it follows an order rather than just jumbled thoughts. These steps can be written in any order as long as the essay flows when it is finished. It should sound as though it follows an order rather than just jumbled thoughts. The essay must have the following: The essay must have the following:

3. The introduction The introduction should begin with attention-getters to attract your reader’s attention. The introduction should begin with attention-getters to attract your reader’s attention. It then supplies enough background information so that your reader understands your topic. It then supplies enough background information so that your reader understands your topic. Typically, the last sentence will be the thesis statement. Typically, the last sentence will be the thesis statement.

4. Body paragraphs All body paragraphs begin with a topic sentence. In this case, this topic sentence is supported by a direct quotation or a paraphrase introduced with a transitional device and cited properly. Next, explain how this proves your topic sentence. Last, end with a concluding sentence. Continue this pattern for the second and third body paragraphs.

5. Conclusion The conclusion is the place to sum up your essay and re-state your thesis statement in different words. New information does not belong in the conclusion.

6. Introduction with attention-getters, background information, and a thesis statement 1st body paragraph Topic Sentence Either a direct quotation or a paraphrase introduced with a transitional device and cited properly. An explanation. A concluding sentence. 2nd body paragraph Topic Sentence Either a direct quotation or a paraphrase introduced with a transitional device and cited properly. An explanation. A concluding sentence. 3rd body paragraph Topic Sentence Either a direct quotation or a paraphrase introduced with a transitional device and cited properly. An explanation. A concluding sentence. Conclusion with re-stated thesis statement