1. Writing a Five Paragraph Essay
Thankful Writing

2. Introduction Introduce the topic in an interesting way
Gets the reader’s attention
HOOK
Says something interesting about the topic
Provides background/introductory information
Thesis Statement
Presents the main point of the essay
I am thankful for _______, _______, and _______.

3. Body Paragraph #1 Topic Sentence for the paragraph
The first thing I am thankful for is ________.
Supporting Detail #1
____________________________________.
Supporting Detail #2
Supporting Detail #3
_____________________________________.

4. Body Paragraph #2 Topic Sentence for the paragraph
The second thing I am thankful for is ________.
Supporting Detail #1
____________________________________.
Supporting Detail #2
Supporting Detail #3
_____________________________________.

5. Body Paragraph #3 Topic Sentence for the paragraph
The third thing I am thankful for is ________.
Supporting Detail #1
____________________________________.
Supporting Detail #2
Supporting Detail #3
_____________________________________.

6. Conclusion
End the essay by summarizing the basic points made in the paper.
I am thankful for _____, _____, and _____ because of these reasons and more.
Gives the reader a final interesting point to think about
_________________________________________________________________________________.

7. You have just completed writing your essay.
Make sure your name is on your paper and turn it in.