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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