5 Paragraph Essay Format/Language Arts

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I.  INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:

A.  Hook

B.  Thesis Sentences- tells what your paper is about

C.  1st idea

D..  2nd idea

E.  3rd idea

F.  Closing Sentence

II.  Body Paragraph #1

A.  1st idea-topic sentence-tells what your paragraph is about

B.  5-6 sentences of explanation, details, examples etc..

C.  Closing sentence

III.  Body Paragraph #2

A.  2nd main idea - topic sentence-tells what your paragraph is about

B. 5-6 sentences of explanation- details, examples

C.  Closing sentence

IV.  Body Paragraph #3

A.  3rd main idea- topic sentence-tells what your paragraph will be about

B.  5-6 sentence of explanation- details, examples

C.  Closing sentence

V.  Closing Paragraph

a.  Restate thesis sentence

b.  Restate 1st idea

c.  Restate 2nd idea

D.  Restate 3rd idea

E.  Closing sentence for the whole essay- should have some punch- be memorable!