A 5-paragraph essay consists of an introductory paragraph, three
body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph. This writing
technique may be used for many types of essays and is especially
efficient for argumentative and persuasive essays. The
introductory paragraph should contain the thesis statement that
grabs the reader's attention and represents the primary idea
developed in the essay. The introductory paragraph should be
finalized by a transitional sentence that softly leads the
reader towards a body paragraph.
The first body paragraph should start with a transitional
sentence that connects it with the introductory paragraph. It is
important to organize the first body paragraph around the
strongest argument, fact or point identified during the
preparatory stage. The writer should clearly identify the
subject of the entire paragraph in the first or second sentence,
demonstrating the direct relation of an idea with the previously
stated thesis. The paragraph should be finalized with a
connecting sentence that prepares the writer to the transition
to the second body paragraph.
The second body paragraph should expose the second strongest
argument, fact or point. The paragraph should start with a
sentence that connects the paragraph with the transitional
sentence of the first body paragraph. The writer should clearly
identify the subject of the entire paragraph in the first or
second sentence, demonstrating the direct relation of an idea
with the previously stated thesis. The paragraph should be
finalized with a connecting sentence that prepares the writer to
the transition to the third body paragraph.
The third body paragraph should identify the weakest argument,
fact or point. The paragraph should start with a sentence that
connects the paragraph with the transitional sentence of the
second body paragraph. The writer should clearly identify the
subject of the entire paragraph in the first or second sentence,
demonstrating the direct relation of an idea with the previously
stated thesis. The paragraph should be finalized with a
concluding sentence that prepares the writer to the transition
to the concluding paragraph.
The summary, or concluding paragraph, should restate the thesis
and three supporting arguments stated in the body paragraphs.
The writer should demonstrate a clear, persuasive and
professional style as this is the last chance to convince the
reader of the relevancy of the stated information. The
concluding paragraph should also demonstrate the style
resemblance to the introductory paragraph and inform the reader
about the finalization of the discussion.
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