5 Paragraph Essay Writing

How many sentences are in a paragraph?

• At least 4

• At least 5

• At least 3

• At least 6

How many paragraphs are in an essay?

• At least 3

• At least 2

• At least 5

• At least 4

What kind of paragraph is the first paragraph in an essay?

• Introduction

• Detail 1

• Detail 2

• Conclusion or Closing

What kind of paragraphs are the middle paragraphs?

• Introduction

• Details

• Conclusion

What kind of paragraph is the last paragraph in an essay?

• Introduction

• Details

• Conclusion

What do you need to do when you start a new paragraph?

• Indent

• Punctuation

• State your opinion

What kind of words should you use to connect one detail to the next?

• Transition words

• Opinion words

• Introduction words

• Conclusion words

What do you need at the beginning of every sentence?

• Punctuation

• Capitalization

• Indent

• Transition words

What do you need at the end of every sentence?

• Capitalization

• Punctuation

• Indention

• Transition words

Why do we indent when starting a new paragraph?

• So that the reader knows that it is the beginning of a new paragraph.

• So that it looks good for the reader.

• So that our words aren't too crowded together.