Five Paragraph Essays Get this structure down, and you’re on your way to your doctoral thesis!

What is a 5 paragraph essay? A “5 paragraph essay” is an English teacher’s name for a paper that contains a(n) –Introductory Paragraph –3 Body Paragraphs –Conclusion Paragraph

Why do English teachers constantly push this on us? 1.Once you can use the format automatically, you can morph this into any length paper you need... five paragraphs to 50 pages. 2. This format is incredibly EFFECTIVE to use in almost all academic writing... Social studies, science, etc.

THESIS SENTENCE Defined: A thesis sentence is the CENTRAL sentence in the whole “thing.” When well written, it...  states the main idea or topic of the paper.  gives an opinion about the topic.  lists all of the sub-topics or supporting ideas.  lays out the order of the paper.

An example thesis sentences Chocolate is the world’s most perfect food because it tastes incredible, is very easy to obtain, and even has some health benefits.

An example thesis sentences Chocolate is the world’s most perfect food because it tastes incredible, is very easy to obtain, and even has some health benefits. Name the big topic Give an opinion List sub- topics in order of the paper

An example thesis sentences Purchasing bottled water is a huge waste because it is overpriced, causes a garbage issue, and the water is equivalent to city tap water Name the big topic Give an opinion List sub- topics in order of the paper

Practice! Please add these examples to your Trimester II Daily File, although…we might have a “switch-a-roo” on what this looks like.

Let’s write a few together Best restaurant Important character trait Value of homework Value of sports Value of music Worst movie Best way to spend a Sat. Kids and chores