The Five Paragraph Essay

Where is the thesis stated in a five-paragraph essay?

• in the introduction

• in the first body paragraph

• in the second body paragraph

• in the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.W.3.1A

What is the purpose of a body paragraph

• to restate the thesis

• to give support for the thesis

• to offer an introduction

• to provide a conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

In the essay, each body paragraph should have a ______.

• thesis

• question

• topic sentence

• concluding statement

True or False: The introduction of a five-paragraph essay should describe each of your points in great detail.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.2A

Where does the writer restate their thesis in a new way?

• in the introduction

• in the first body paragraph

• in the second body paragraph

• in the conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.1D

CCSS.W.3.2D

In a five-paragraph essay, the _____ is the main idea you're trying to prove.

• introduction

• first body paragraph

• title

• thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

True or False: In the conclusion, you should restate your thesis word for word.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1D

CCSS.W.3.2D

CCSS.W.3.3D

Your thesis statement is summer is the best season. Which of these is most likely to be one of your three main points?

• Some schools don't have summer vacation.

• During the summer months, there are many activities for students to enjoy.

• Summer camp can be boring and expensive.

• There are four seasons in a year.

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C