A five-paragraph essay is a ###### of writing that follows a ###### format. There is an introductory ######, three body paragraphs, and a ###### paragraph.

Writing a five-paragraph essay ###### typically taught during elementary school. ###### is an important skill that ###### be applied on standardized testing ###### middle school and high school, ######. ]]>
Starting Off Right: Writing A Good Introduction

###### introduction is the first paragraph ###### your essay. It should accomplish ###### few specific goals. It should ###### the reader's interest, introduce the ######, and make a claim or ###### an opinion in a thesis ######.

It's a good idea to ###### your essay with a really ###### statement in order to grab ###### reader's interest.]]>
The next few sentences ###### explain your first statement, and ###### the reader for your thesis ######. This is typically the last ###### in the introduction, but some ###### may want it to be ###### first sentence. Your thesis sentence ###### provide your specific assertion and ###### a clear point of view, ###### is typically divided into three ###### arguments that support this assertion.]]>
Explaining Your Thesis: Writing Body Paragraphs The body of the essay ###### include three paragraphs. Each paragraph ###### limited to one main idea ###### supports your thesis.

In order ###### properly write each paragraph, you ###### state the main idea of ###### paragraph, and then add ideas ###### support the main idea. After ######, make a transition statement.

Here ###### some words and phrases to ###### as you transition from one ###### to another: moreover, in fact, ###### the whole, furthermore, as a ######, simply put, and for this ######. Other examples include similarly, likewise, ###### follows that, naturally, by comparison, ######, and yet.]]>
Pulling It All Together: Writing A Conclusion The final paragraph will summarize ###### main points and reassert your ###### sentence. It should remind the ###### of your main points. It ###### not repeat specific examples, though. ###### final paragraph should leave a ###### impression on the reader.

The ###### sentence of the conclusion should ###### the supporting claims argued in ###### body paragraphs as they relate ###### the thesis statement. The next ###### sentences should explain how the ###### main points can lead to ###### thought on the topic.]]>
You're not ###### just yet, though.

It's a ###### idea to take another look ###### the thesis statement in your ###### paragraph. Read your whole essay. ###### if it flows well.]]>
Practice Writing A Five-Paragraph Essay

Students can use the following ###### to write a standard essay ###### any given topic. First, choose ###### topic. Then, form a basic five-paragraph by following these steps:

1. Decide on your ###### thesis, your idea of a ###### to discuss.]]>
3. Write ###### introductory paragraph. Including your thesis ###### summarize the evidence (in order ###### strength).

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5. End your first ###### with a transitional sentence that ###### to the next body paragraph.

######. Write paragraph two of the ###### focusing on your second piece ###### evidence.]]>
7. End your second ###### with a transitional sentence that ###### to paragraph number three.

8. ###### step 6 using your third ###### of evidence.

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10. End with a punch, ###### question, an anecdote, or an ###### thought. Pick something that will ###### with the reader.

Also Practice Other Forms Of Writing

The five-paragraph ###### is merely a starting point ###### students to express their ideas ###### academic writing.]]>
###### of the other forms of ###### students may be asked to ###### include journal entries and blog ######. Other forms include reviews of ###### or services, and longer research ######.]]>