1. Compose a generic 5 paragraph essay
How to...
Compose a generic 5 paragraph essay

2. Introduction
Attention grabbing intro- quote, strong statement, question, etc...
Intro first topic
Basic explanation of topic #1
Intro topic #2
Basic explanation of topic #2
Intro topic #3
Basic explanation of topic #3
Thesis- include all three main points
Note- Vague explanation sentences can be longer than one sentence. Also, you can use quotes or paraphrases as an explanation. B1 B2 B3

3. Body Paragraphs X3 Note- Sentences 2/3/4 and 5/6/7 are “sandwiches”
Top bun- intro subtopic
Meat- quote/paraphrase
Bottom bun- explanation of example/quote/ paraphrase
Topic/transition sentence
Intro first subtopic
EXAMPLE from play
Explain example/quote/paraphrase
Intro 2nd subtopic
Sum up first topic
Example 1
Example 2

4. Conclusion
Note- don’t underestimate the conclusion of a paper. Remember, this is the last thing the reader sees in your paper- LEAVE A POSITIVE IMPRESSION!!
RESTATE- not rewrite, the thesis sentence
Re-explain topic 1
Elaborate on topic 1
Re-explain topic 2
Elaborate topic 2
Re-explain topic 3
Elaborate on topic 3
Sum up the entire paper- can be more than one sentence long. B1 B2 B3