1. 5-Para Information
Part II

2. Review Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2-4: Paragraph 5: Hook Grabs Attention
General Topic Sentences
Background Information
Thesis
Argument or Clear Statement
Paragraph 2-4:
Each paragraph states the subtopic and gives supporting details with examples or reasons
Paragraph 5:
Restates the thesis
Reminds the reader of the three main supporting ideas that were developed.

3. Homework Check Read the introduction paragraph
Answer the following questions:
Does it have a clear and brief hook?
Does it have a clear GTS?
Is it easy to understand the Thesis?
Is the Hook 1-3 sentences?
Is the GTS 3-5 sentences?
Is the Thesis 1 sentence?

4. Homework Check
Post the thesis online
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5. The Body Statement Opinion
Note: DO NOT BLEND IDEAS
The Body
Statement
Opinion
Since its invention, the smartphone has done nothing but distract students, lower face-to-face communication, and cause further technology addiction.
Distract students
Lower comm.
More addiction
It is therefore my opinion that the invention of the cell phone has done nothing but distract students, lower face-to-face communication, and cause addiction.
Distract students
Lower comm.
More addiction

6. Body Paragraphs
The first example will become your first sentence of your body paragraph (topic sentence)
Ex: One reason that cellphones are harmful is because it distracts students from there work.
Sentences following your topic sentence are called supporting sentences. Topic sentences are supported with:
Examples
Explanations
Facts
Definitions
Reasons

7. Conclusion Paragraph

8. Conclusion Outline:
Thesis (restated)
Summary
Connector

9. Sentence 1: Restated Thesis
First prepare a modified thesis:
Normal Thesis: Therefore, mobile phones have to potential to cause harmful effects for many reasons.
…modify it…
In conclusion, our mobile phones are causing quite a few negative effects.
Check Your Notes

10. Sentence 2: Summary Topic 1: Lower Comm. Topic 3: More Addiction
Thesis: Therefore, mobile phones have to potential to cause harmful effects for many reasons.
Topic 1:
Distracts Students
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Topic 2:
Lower Comm.
Topic 3:
More Addiction

11. Put the Thesis Restated & Summary Together
Topic 1: distracts students, Topic 2: lower communication, and Topic 3: more addiction. In conclusion, our mobile phones are causing quite a few negative effects. They are distracting students from their work, lowering authentic communication and are causing addictive qualities toward the over users.
You just need to take the subtopic sentences and place them together to create 1-sentence. You will need add some words here and there in order to make a good, complete sentence.

12. Write your connection at the end of your paragraph
Sentence 3: Connector
Need to connect what you’ve said…to something the reader sees everyday
Good Connection: So the next time you are using your smartphone in front of your family or friends, remember that it is actually causing more damage than good.
Good Connection: We should all be aware of the serious effects of what our smartphones can do since the majority of the population in Korea have one sitting in our pockets.
Good Connection: So as a result, constantly using your smartphone is not a very smart thing to do.
Write your connection at the end of your paragraph
In conclusion, our mobile phones are causing quite a few negative effects. They are distracting students from their work, lowering authentic communication and are causing addictive qualities toward the over users. So we must all be aware of the serious effects of what our smartphones can do since the majority of the population in Korea have one sitting in our pockets.

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About the 5 – Paragraph Essay
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