1. 5 Paragraph

2. Schedule 1st Half 2nd Half Writing information Handout Practice
New reading
Activity
Discussion

3. Why Learn the 5-Para? Easy to create
Organizes your findings, thoughts, or opinions
Format can be used for any subject
Basic tool for any essay
Incorporates many of the basics of good writing
Speeds up the writing process because of its formulaic nature
Can be used for structure of a research-based essay when expanded

4. The Basic Format Paragraph 1: Paragraph 2-4: Paragraph 5:
Introduces the thesis and directs the reader to the three main supporting subtopics (argue)
Paragraph 2-4:
Each paragraph restates the subtopic and provides a supporting argument with examples.
Paragraph 5:
Restates the main thesis idea and reminds the reader of the three main supporting ideas that were developed.

5. The Five Paragraph Essay
PART ONE:
The Five Paragraph Essay
Introduction

6. THE INTRODUCTION Consists of: The Hook
General topic sentences (2 or 3) which are more specific than the hook
A thesis statement including three supporting ideas, all written in parallel structure

7. First….
THE HOOK

8. THE INTRODUCTION important definitions
Hook: An opening sentence or two that grabs the reader’s interest and introduces the general topic of the essay
Examples:
Historical information
An anecdote
A surprising statement
A quote
A statistic

9. THE INTRODUCTION the hook
HISTORICAL INFORMATION: Some topics are better understood if a brief historical review of the topic is presented to lead into the discussion of the moment:
Make sure it’s factual
Keep it brief

10. Example
If I wanted to write an informative essay on cool skateboarding tricks:
In the spring of 1975, skateboarding started on its journey to become on of the most popular sports that we see today. That year was the first skateboarding competition in California which was televised. Once people saw it on TV, the sport became an absolute craze.

11. THE INTRODUCTION the hook
ANECDOTE: An interesting little story OFTEN very personal
Include sights, sounds, smells and other sensory images
Keep it brief (2-3 sentences)

12. Example of Anecdote
At the young age of 12, Randon used to watch skateboarding on TV. Back then it was a new sport, but he knew that he had to start. So he did nothing but skateboard from then on, and now, he is a local legend.

13. THE INTRODUCTION the hook
A SUPRISING STATEMENT: There are many ways a statement can surprise a reader. Sometimes the statement is surprising because it is disgusting. Sometimes it is joyful. Sometimes it is shocking. Sometimes it is surprising because of who said it.
Take care to explain how the statement relates to your topic
Description is great, over- exaggeration is not
Make sure that the statement is relevant, not just shocking

14. Example of hook with a Surprising Statement:
If I wanted to inform parents of ways to protect their children and prevent accidents:
Have a minute? Good. Because that may be all it takes to save the life of a child— your child. Skateboarding accidents kill nearly 8,000 children under the age of 15 each year.

15. THE INTRODUCTION the hook
A QUOTE: When a writer uses the words of another to help illustrate a point
Your quote should be unusual, funny, or obscure
Don’t choose a long quote
Your quote should have a meaning you plan to reveal to the reader as the essay progresses
Remember to put opening and closing quotation marks around your quote
Include who said or wrote your quote

16. Example of hook with a Quote:
If you wanted to write an essay about a famous skateboarder:
“You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous” (Tony Hawk).

17. GENERAL TOPIC SENTENCES
NEXT:
The
GENERAL TOPIC SENTENCES
after the hook

18. General Topic Sentences Why do we need them?
They keep the reader focused on the point of the essay
They serve as a transition between the hook and the thesis statement

19. Introduction: Moves from the General to Specific
Thesis

20. Introduction: From the General to the Specific
Begin generally.
Begin with a hook:
Anecdote, Quotation, Question, Statistic
GENERAL
Explain how your hook applies to the
specific topic.
SPECIFIC
Give some brief background information on the plot, setting, and characters.
THESIS
Thesis: Your specific argument.
Thesis is the last sentence of the introduction.

21. Thesis Statement

22. The thesis statement is found in the first paragraph
Every 5-paragraph essay has a THESIS STATEMENT.
1 sentence
Clear and concise
Main point of the paper
ARGUE A POINT/POSITION DON’T summarize information or facts
The thesis statement is found in the first paragraph

23. Thesis is an a claim, not a statement or fact or observation
Fact or observation: people use many lawn chemicals.
Thesis: People are poisoning the environment with chemicals merely to keep their lawns clean.

24. A thesis takes a stand rather than announcing a subject
Announcement:
The thesis of this paper is the difficulty of solving our environmental problems.
Today, I’m going to talk about…
Hello, I’m going to tell you three reasons why…
Thesis: Solving our environmental problems are more difficult than many people believe. X X X X X

25. A thesis is the main idea, not the title
A thesis is the main idea, not the title. It must be a complete sentence that explains in some detail what you expect to write about.
Title: Skateboarding and injuries.
Thesis: Continuing to skateboard as one gets older brings with it a multitude of risks which could cause serious injuries to your body.

26. A thesis statement is narrow, rather than broad
A thesis statement is narrow, rather than broad. If the thesis statement is sufficiently narrow, it can be fully supported
Broad: The Canadian steel companies have many problems.
Narrow: The biggest problem of the Canadian steel companies is the lack of money to renovate old buildings and equipment.

27. A thesis statement has one main point rather than several.
More than one main point: Stephen Hawkings disability has not stopped him from becoming a world-renowned physicist, and his book is the subject of a movie, and he’s a nice guy.
One Main Point: Stephen Hawking’s disability has not stopped him from becoming a world famous physicist.

28. The Thesis Statement
A good thesis provides a position on an issue AND suggests the structure of the paper.
The thesis should allow the reader to imagine and anticipate the flow of the paper, in which a sequence of points logically prove the essay’s main assertion.

29. Example
It should have 3 (for a 5 paragraph essay) points specially laid out in the order you want to discuss them:
Dogs are great pets because they help owners get exercise and are loyal and friendly.
If using this as a thesis, the paper should follow the format it lays out.
Paragraph 2 will be about dogs helping owners get exercise,
Paragraph 3 about dogs being loyal,
Paragraph 4 about dogs being friendly
You should be able to transition smoothly between paragraphs, so order your points in a manner that flows well logically.
Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that relates directly back to your thesis

30. In Class
On the back of your notes, write a 5-paragraph essay about “HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE ATTACK”

32. Technology / Addiction / Relationships / Future
UNIT ?
Technology / Addiction / Relationships / Future

33. Schedule
Quiz
Vocabulary
Readings
Activity – Answer Search

34. Quiz

35. Vocabulary

36. Discuss the Following…
Grief
Phenomenon
Innovation
Determinant
Nurturing
Isolation
Endearment

37. Activity

38. When finished READING & ANSWERING
Partner Time!
Class is split
Find your partner
Read selected reading
Answer the questions for your specific reading
When finished READING & ANSWERING
Individually walk around classroom
You have just 1 minute to converse and share answers
Your goal: Obtain all information need to answer the questions for the other reading

39. Reading

41. Homework
Online Unit 9
Vocabulary 1
Reading Comprehension