1. The SIMPLE 5 Paragraph Persuasive Essay
Persuasive and Expository Writing

2. Paragraph One - Introduction
Begin with an Interest Catcher.
List the topic of your essay (CLEAR TOPIC) Ex: ‘The use of cell phones behind the wheel is dangerous.’
List three (3) main points of body paragraphs. THESIS STATEMENT That build on each other for good transitions Example:
Cell phone use behind the wheel of a car may result n the driver receiving a ticket (1-mild), having a wreck (2-less mild), or even causing severe injury or death to another person (3-danger).

3. Paragraph Two - Main Point One
Use a transition to begin the paragraph
Main point one should be stated in the first sentence (TOPIC)
Add three to four supporting details for main point one
Vary sentence structure

4. Paragraph Three Main Point Two
Use a transition to begin the paragraph
Main point two should be stated in the first sentence (TOPIC)
Add three to four supporting details for main point two
Vary sentence structure

5. Paragraph Four Use a transition to begin the paragraph
Main point three should be stated in the first sentence (TOPIC)
Add three to four supporting details for main point three
Vary sentence structure

6. Paragraph Five Begin paragraph five with a summary transition
Restate ALL three main points of your essay
Relate your topic to today (current events, news, personal experience, movies, commercials, etc)
Finish with an interesting challenge. Ex: ‘Now that you know the truth, will you text and drive?’

7. The Five Paragraph Essay
Adapted by Belinda Collins from a Presentation Originally Created By:
Kristine O’Rourke
Maureen Germer
Teresa Barry
Julie Cambria
Harry Lagerman
Jeff Kunz