1. Introduction Paragraph
Five Paragraph Essay
Introduction Paragraph
Hook
Boil Down
Thesis
3 Body Paragraphs
● Topic Sentence
2-3 RDFs
2-3 Es
Conclusion Paragraph
● Restate Main Idea
● So what?

2. BODY PARAGRAPH Topic Sentence: E: Explains RDF
Introduces topic of paragraph
First sentence of the paragraph
EX: In the book, Crispin, the main character, Asta’s son, is a sad fellow.
RDF:
Reasons, details, facts about your topic
Should be quotes (use page numbers)
EX: “Her name had been Asta.” (p. 1, Crispin) E:
Explains RDF
EX: Crispin was always called Asta’s son until his mother died and Father Quinel told him his name was actually Crispin.

3. INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
Hook:
Grabs the readers’ attention
Use a story or something interesting
EX: Gunpowder was invented by accident.
Boil Down:
Basic info on your topic
The who, the what, the where, the when
EX: The Medieval Era lasted from 500 CE to 1500 CE. Gunpowder was invented in Medieval China.
1-3 sentences
Thesis:
Has a subject, opinion, and connects to the three topic sentences
The last sentence in the introduction paragraph
EX: Medieval China invented the most important solutions because of their gunpowder, vaccines, and steel.