1. BASIC FORMULA FOR A MULTI-PARAGRAPH ESSAY Goal: Students will be able to list the components of a multiple paragraph essay.
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2. Here are some basic tips when writing a multiple paragraph essay.
Think of your essay as a math formula or steps that need to be taken to get to the finish line.
All multiple paragraph essays have the following:

3. Multiple Paragraph Essay Formula
An introduction
Body paragraphs (supports)
A conclusion

4. The introduction
The introduction should be the place to start presenting your topic.
Begins with a LEAD sentence that grabs the reader’s attention. (sometimes called the hook)
It must also contain a thesis statement. A THESIS statement is one sentence that clearly tells the reader what your paper will be about, and it often has a point to prove.
You should also list the points (supporting details) that you will talk about in the essay.

5. EACH Body paragraph should:
Start with a topic sentence that introduces the supporting detail.
Elaborate on this detail by giving examples, explanations, statistics, etc.
You should try to have at least 2 elaborations.
Your body paragraph should end with a concluding sentence.

6. Each Body paragraph will contain:
Topic Sentence
Elaboration Twice
Concluding Sentence
Repeat this formula for all of the supporting detail paragraphs

7. Conclusion Paragraph
The conclusion is the place to sum up your essay and re-state your thesis statement in different words.
Give a final thought about the topic
New information does not belong in the conclusion.