Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Copy of Five Paragraph Format
Name _________________ Date _________ Hour ______________
Paragraph #1: Intro Paragraph
This paragraph sets up the paper which follows. There is no need to rush sthrough this paragraph. The more relaxed the style, the more personal, the better it will be. By the end of this paragraph, the reader will have a very clear idea of what your thesis is, and what the supporting points will be.
Topic: ______________________________________________________________
Thesis Statement: _____________________________________________________
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Supporting point #1 ____________________________________________________
Supporting point #2 ____________________________________________________
Supporting point #3 ____________________________________________________
(Transition to the next paragraph)
Paragraph #2: Discusses one of your supporting points fully, conversationally, logically. _____________________________________________________________
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(Transition to the next paragraph)
Paragraph #3: Discusses another of your supporting points fully, conversationally, logically. _____________________________________________________________
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(Transition to the next paragraph)
Paragraph #4: Discusses your final supporting point fully, conversationally, logically.
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(Transition to the concluding paragraph)
Conclusion: This paragraph is almost a re-statement of your introductory paragraph, but written in a satisfying, concluding fashion.
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