Understanding the Five Paragraph Essay

What is the first part of a five paragraph essay?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Second body paragraph

• Brainstorming session

How many major parts does a five paragraph essay have?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

What should you do before beginning any writing?

• Brainstorm

• Write the introduction

• Write the conclusion

• Choose a font

What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

• To conclude the discussion

• To summarize the arguments

• To introduce the reader to the topic

• To argue the main points

What is a 'hook' in an essay introduction?

• A question to conclude the essay

• A detailed explanation of the topic

• A summary of the main arguments

• An exciting first sentence to capture attention

How many sentences of background information should the introduction have in the introduction?

• Two to three

• Four to five

• One to two

• Three to four

What does the thesis statement do?

• It introduces the hook

• It provides background information

• It states the main point and previews arguments

• It summarizes the essay

How many sentences should each body paragraph have?

• Ten to twelve

• Eight to ten

• Three to five

• Five to eight

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the first part of a body paragraph?

• Background information

• Topic sentence

• Main argument

• Conclusion sentence

What does the conclusion sentence in a body paragraph do?

• Introduces a new idea

• Presents background information

• Asks a question

• Restates the argument and wraps up the paragraph