Below is the second paragraph from a five paragraph essay about sloths. Read the paragraph and choose the best topic sentence for it. Sloths have long claws that let them easily grip tree branches and hang upside down. In fact, sloths' claws make walking on the ground very difficult for them, and they're clumsy on land. Sloths can sleep upside-down for up to 18 hours at a time. Algae grows on sloths' fur, which camouflages the sloths and allows them to blend into the trees. Their diets include tree leaves, shoots and fruit.

Sloths are well-suited for their lives in the rainforest trees.

Sloths are very humorous creatures.

Sloths use camouflage to avoid predators.

Sloths can give birth to their young upside down.

Which of these shows the correct order of the parts of a five paragraph essay?

introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion

introduction, conclusion, three body paragraphs

three body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

conclusion, three body paragraphs, introduction

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

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

Some schools don't have summer vacation.

Summer camp can be boring and expensive.

There are four seasons in a year.

An essay presents ....

your thoughts with organization and pre-planning

a free flow of ideas in no specific order

writing without specific structure

Each body paragraph should include

details, examples, and explanations

What is an introduction paragraph?

The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. You run up and down the court. You have to be able to chase down the ball. Sometimes you play for five or six minutes straight without a time out.

Basketball is an athletic sport.

I played basketball last Thanksgiving.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

Baking cookies is really easy to do.

My grandma has the best cookies recipe.

Cookies are easier to make than cake.

A group of sentences that are all related to one main topic.

A set of words that is complete in itself, containing a subject, verb and object.

A unit of grammatical organization which traditionally consists of a subject and predicate.

In the introduction, the very first paragraph of a five-paragraph essay, a writer will provide background on the topic. The introduction also includes a brief statement that summarizes the main argument of the essay. This is called a thesis statement. It tells the reader what you believe and what you'll prove. Read the following introduction from an essay. It's an age-old debate: Cat or dog? Which makes the better pet? According to the American Humane Association, there are more cats (64.1 million) than dogs (63.8 million) in the US. But because people often own more than one cat, dog households outnumber cat households. Because dogs are loyal, show more affection and are easier to teach, they make better pets than cats. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph is the writer’s thesis statement?

“Because dogs are loyal, show more affection and are easier to teach, they make better pets than cats.”

“According to the American Humane Association, there are more cats (64.1 million) than dogs (63.8 million) in the US.”

“It's an age-old debate: Cat or dog?”

"But because people often own more than one cat, dog households outnumber cat households."

The body of your essay will be made up of three body paragraphs. Each body paragraph is like its own mini-essay with its own main idea. In a body paragraph, you will state one main idea that provides a reason for your thesis statement. You’ll also provide details to support that main idea. Read the following body paragraph from an essay. First, dogs are more loyal than cats. When you come home, dogs won't ignore you like some cats will. Dogs will come running and make you feel like a king. In addition, if you're going for a walk, dogs are ready and willing to be by your side. When you call them, they come right up to you. Not many cats do that. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Dogs are sometimes larger than cats.

A topic sentence summarizes the main idea of a body paragraph. It's what you're trying to prove in that paragraph. It's usually the first sentence of the body paragraph and states a reason for your thesis. The rest of the paragraph should provide supporting details for your topic sentence. Read the following body paragraph from an essay. Dogs will jump in your lap, lick your face, and wag their tails like crazy. There's no need to guess whether a dog is happy or not. You always know where they stand. On the other hand, cats might sit in your lap, but they'll probably ignore you and walk on by. Dogs have plenty of love to give. Which of the following would provide the best topic sentence for this paragraph?

“Dogs show their affection more than cats.”

“Dogs often whimper when they are scared.”

“Dogs have a better sense of smell than cats.”

“Dogs have served as pets for more than 12,000 years.”

Each body paragraph needs evidence to support the topic sentence. Evidence is another name for the facts and specific examples that writers supply to support and prove their main ideas. Read the following body paragraph from an essay. Dogs make better pets because they are capable of learning all kinds of commands and tricks. Have you ever seen a cat fetch a stick? I doubt it. But dogs can easily be taught the following commands: “Come,” “sit” and “stay.” They can also be taught tricks like begging, rolling over and shaking their paw. Some dogs can even be taught to help those in need: guide dogs are specially trained dogs that help people with disabilities. Which of the following statements provides additional evidence to support the main idea of this paragraph?

Farmers often train dogs to herd flocks of sheep, ducks and other animals.

Dogs are the oldest domesticated animal.

Dogs, wolves and coyotes are closely related.

One of the smallest dogs is a Yorkshire terrier, which is about six inches high.

The conclusion is the very last paragraph of your essay. Begin with a restatement of the thesis, using some of the original language. But make sure you don't repeat your thesis word for word. Then summarize the three main points from the body of the essay. Add a final sentence to give the reader a sense that your essay has come to an end. Read the following conclusion from an essay. Finally, if you're debating whether to get a cat or dog, think no further. Both can make good companions, but dogs get the upper paw. It is understandable that there are more dog owners than cat owners: dogs are true friends. They show their loyalty by staying by your side, they are more openly affectionate than cats and, best of all, they can learn all kinds of tricks--like how to help those in need. Just make sure they don't eat your homework! Based on this concluding paragraph, what were the three main points of this essay?

Dogs are more loyal, affectionate and easily trained than cats.

Dogs are kinder, more intelligent and calmer than cats.

Dogs are braver, more determined and more soothing than cats.

Dogs are more crafty, strong and athletic than cats.

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Five Paragraph Essay Argument

What is the first paragraph called?

How many paragraphs are in a five paragraph essay?

What comes at the end of your introduction paragraph?

What are the three parts of a five paragraph essay?

This sentence should tell your reader what the paper is about and also help guide your writing and keep your argument focused.

What is the purpose of body of the Introduction?

What is the first paragraph in your essay?

What is the second paragraph in your essay?

What is the third paragraph in your essay?

What is the fourth paragraph in your essay?

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