A five-paragraph essay is ###### prose composition. It follows ###### specific format. There is ###### introductory paragraph, three body ######, and a concluding paragraph.

Starting Off Right: Writing A Good Introduction

###### introduction is the first ###### in your essay. It ###### accomplish a few specific ######. The introduction has to ###### the reader interested. It ###### has to introduce the ###### and make your thesis ######.

It's a good idea ###### start your essay with ###### really interesting statement. This ###### also be accomplished by ###### descriptive words.]]>
The ###### few sentences should explain ###### first statement. It should ###### prepare the reader for ###### thesis statement. This is ###### the last sentence in ###### introduction. Some teachers, however, ###### want the thesis to ###### the very first sentence. ###### thesis sentence should provide ###### specific claim. It should ###### a clear point of ######, which is typically divided ###### three distinct arguments that ###### this claim.

Explaining Your Thesis: Writing Body Paragraphs

The body ###### the essay will include ###### paragraphs. Each paragraph is ###### to one main idea ###### supports your thesis.]]>
There ###### many ways to transition ###### the next paragraph. Using ###### transition word or phrase ###### your reader prepare for ###### comes next. It helps ###### them through your essay.

Pulling It All Together: Writing A Conclusion

###### final paragraph will summarize ###### main points and reassert ###### thesis sentence. It should ###### the reader of your ###### points. It should not ###### specific evidence.]]>
The first sentence of ###### conclusion should restate the ###### claims argued in the ###### paragraphs as they relate ###### the thesis statement. The ###### few sentences should explain ###### the essay's main points ###### lead to further thought ###### the topic.

There are ###### ways to end an ######. Ending the conclusion with ###### question, anecdote or final ###### is a great way ###### leave a lasting impact.

###### not quite done just ######.

It's a good idea ###### take another look at ###### thesis statement in your ###### paragraph. Read your whole ######. See if it flows ######. Does each paragraph help show why your thesis statement is true? You might find that ###### supporting paragraphs are strong, ###### they don't address the ###### focus of your thesis.]]>
Practice Writing A Five-Paragraph Essay

Follow these steps:

1. Decide on ###### basic thesis, your idea ###### a topic to discuss.

######. Decide on three pieces ###### supporting evidence you will ###### to prove your thesis.

######. Write an introductory paragraph, ###### your thesis. Introduce the ###### you'll use.

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

6. Write paragraph two ###### the body focusing on ###### second piece of evidence. ###### again make the connection ###### your thesis and this ###### of evidence.

7. End ###### second paragraph with a ###### sentence that leads to ###### number three.

8. Repeat ###### 6 using your third ###### of evidence.]]>
######. End with a punch. ###### a question, an anecdote, ###### an entertaining thought. Choose ###### that will stay with ###### reader.

Also Practice Other Forms Of Writing

Five-paragraph essays are ###### the rule when writing ###### standardized tests. Students should ###### experiment with expressing themselves ###### other kinds of writing. ###### are journal entries, blog ###### and longer research papers.]]>