1. Do now
Write out and answer this riddle. How many parts in a 5 paragraph essay?

2. Writing a five paragraph essay
Focusing on Writing Your Introduction

3. Five paragraph essay Introduction Point or Reason #1 Body Paragraphs
Conclusion

4. Introductory Paragraph
Grabs the Reader’s Attention (Statistic, Anecdote, Fact or Quote)
Hook
Briefly describes the topic or issue
Description of the Issue
Gives your stance or point-of-view
Three supporting points
Thesis Statement

5. Hook – Grabs the Readers Attention
Rhetorical Question
Anecdote
Fact or Statistic
Scenario
Immediately grabs the readers attention!

6. Should students have to wear uniforms?
Prompt or Argument
Should students have to wear uniforms?

7. HOOK: Rhetorical question
Questions that is not meant to be answered rather it is asked to make a point.
Benefits
Its easy to do
Forces the reader to think
Warning
Don’t just restate prompt
Push reader to one side

8. HOOK: Rhetorical question
Good Example & Bad Example
What do I think about school uniforms? They are bad.
Is it right that American citizens, who haven’t committed any crime, to be forced to wear the same outfit day after day? Shouldn’t these allegedly “free” people have the right to dress themselves appropriately? I think they should.
Tone
Peeks Interest
Clear Point of View

9. HOOK: Anecdote Hook Short Story Benefits Warning
Brings the reader into your world.
Usually the most interesting.
Warning
Must be related to your topic.
Push reader to one side.
Don’t get caught up in the story (3 to 4 sentences)

10. Moves Reader toward Author’s position
HOOK: Anecdote
Good Example
My older brother got jumped by gang members one day while walking home from the bus stop. He was hospitalized for a week due to his injuries. It was all because he was wearing a red shirt as part of his school uniform in an area that is controlled by a gang that wears blue. My brother knew this, but school officials didn’t. If my brother had been granted the simple freedom to choose his own clothes, it would’ve save him a lot of pain an suffering.
Peeks Interest
Moves Reader toward Author’s position
Connects to Topics

11. HOOK: Statistic or Factual
Facts.
Benefits
Clear and to the point.
Includes factual proof early on.
Warning
Be sure to do proper research.

12. HOOK: Statistic
Good Examples
8 out of 10 students in our school believe that wearing uniforms would be a bad thing.
Studies show that schools that wear school uniforms do a better job at promoting structure and preparing students for the real world.
Includes Factual Information
Connects to Topics
Moves Reader toward Author’s position

13. HOOK: Scenario Describes a Scene Benefits Warning
Can make your position look really good.
Can make the other position look bad.
Warning
Choose one, focused to point quickly.
Don’t overdo it, keep it short.

14. Can paint the picture you want
HOOK: Scenario
Good Examples
Imagine a world where everyone had to wear gray. There were no colors anywhere and people would be severely punished if they didn’t comply. Is this a world that we want to create?
Imagine a world where students could express themselves freely. If they wanted to wear a harmless hat, creative scarf or political pin to make a statement and exercise their constitutional right they could. Does this sound like a dream world that you would want to live in?
Can paint the picture you want
Ends with Question

15. Description of the issue
Tell what the problem is. This is almost like restating the prompt….
Prompt: Should student wear uniform?
Example:
Schools all over the United States are making their students wear uniforms
Many schools have enforced the uniform policy.

16. Your Prompts Should teens have the right to die?
Should schools be in session year-round?

17. 3 Reasons Claim Thesis Statement
Students should….
Students should not…
Short and to the point!!!
Students should not be forced to wear uniforms because they are costly, doesn’t help, and take away from individuality.

18. NO- NO!!!
Students should not be forced to wear uniforms because they will end up costing parents lots of money since uniforms have to be washed a lot, doesn’t help cause kids will just do what they want anyway and there are lots of bad schools that wear uniforms, and take away from individuality since kids can dress the way they want to.
Too much detail
Students should not be forced to wear uniforms because they are costly, doesn’t help, and take away from individuality.

19. example
Imagine a world where everyone had to wear gray. There were no colors anywhere and people would be severely punished if they didn’t comply. Is this a world that we want to create? Schools all over the United States are making their students wear uniforms. Students should not be forced to wear uniforms because they are costly, doesn’t help and take away from individuality.