5 Paragraph Essay Part 1
Number of paragraphs in a 5 paragraph essay
5
Number of body paragraphs
3
Writing down your ideas in an organized way before you start drafting is called
Pre-writing/Brainstorming
Three types of author's purpose
Persuade, inform, entertain
“Today, many young people spend hours every day on social media.”
What is this?
Answer: Hook
Order of paragraphs
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
In general, how many sentences per paragraph?
4-6
Examples of pre-writing/brainstorming
People sometimes say that failure can eventually lead to success. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific examples to convince others to support your position.
Persuade
“Apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are very popular among teenagers.”
What is this?
Answer: Background information
What must a conclusion do?
Restate thesis statement (main idea/main point) or summarize the essay
Types of hooks?
Question, quote, statistic, etc.
Point of view that uses the pronouns "I, me, we, us" etc.
1st person
You have been asked to share a lesson with elementary school students. Using specific details and examples, explain the lesson and why it would be important.
Inform
“First, social media can harm the mental health of young people.”
What is this?
Answer: Topic sentence for Body Paragraph 1
What must the introduction paragraph include?
Hook + Background Information + Thesis Statement
How are the body paragraphs related to your introduction?
They provide more details about the things listed in your thesis statement
Point of view that uses the pronouns "he, she, they, them" etc.
3rd person
Identify a challenge facing students, and use specific details and examples to explain ways to overcome that challenge.
Inform
“In conclusion, social media can be harmful to young people under the age of 16.”
What is this?
Answer: Restated thesis / beginning of the conclusion
What is the purpose of the hook?
To hook the reader's attention/make the reader interested
What does the thesis statement include?
The main point/main idea of the essay
Where is the topic sentence of your body paragraph?
First sentence of each body paragraph
Think about your favorite story from your childhood, such as a fairy tale or fable. Rewrite that story with a humorous twist.
Entertain
“For example, seeing edited photos or perfect lifestyles can make students feel like they are not good enough.”
What is this?
Answer: Example / evidence