1. Writing a Five Paragraph Essay

2. Paragraph One Remember, the first paragraph captures the reader’s attention, establishes the topic, and states the thesis. Write your first paragraph.

3. Paragraph Two Remember, the second paragraph should focus on a single topic, discusses, elaborates, and explains the topic, transitions into the third paragraph. Write your second paragraph.

4. Paragraph Three Remember, the second paragraph should focus on a single topic, discusses, elaborates, and explains the topic, transitions into the fourth paragraph. Write your third paragraph.

5. Paragraph Four Remember, the second paragraph should focus on a single topic, discusses, elaborates, and explains the topic, and comes to a conclusion. Write your fourth paragraph.

6. Fifth Paragraph Remember, the fifth paragraph brings the topic to a close, may include additional information, restates the thesis, ends in a way that stays with the reader. Write your fifth paragraph.