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A 5-paragraph essay is composed of five paragraphs, which is evident from its name. Students are usually taught to compose this type of paper throughout the primary English learning. In this article, you will find a comprehensive guide on composing a typical five-paragraph essay.

Guide on how to write a 5-paragraph essay

Introduction

The introductory paragraph is the paper’s first section. It has to perform several goals: grab the reader’s attention, explain the topic without details, and make an assertion or express a standpoint in a thesis statement.

Start the introduction by grabbing the reader’s attention right away. You can fulfill it by using vivid adjectives, including some anecdote, a provocative question, or some appealing fact. Further, you aim to present your arguments (without details), and lead the audience to a thesis statement. In the thesis statement, you must present a specific affirmation and an understandable viewpoint. Simply put, it must convey the topic of the paper and serve as a guide for the reader. For the author, tit serves as the base for the entire paper.

Body Paragraphs

The body of the paper has to consist three main paragraphs, each devoted to a single point that supports the claim you have made in the thesis statement.

Every body paragraph begins with a topic sentence that includes a single supporting idea. It is followed by several sentences with evidence that back up your assertion. Make sure to include various and reliable examples to support your thesis. Dedicate the first body paragraph to the most significant point. The second body paragraph has to be focused on the least important point. The third one concentrates on the last supporting fact.

Conclusion

In this section, reiterate the thesis statement. It has to highlight your key points without repeating particular examples. It should just reflect the nature of the entire essay. Do not include citations or any new information here. Additionally, it has to leave a lasting impression on the audience.

Therefore, start the concluding paragraph with rewording your thesis. Continue by explaining how the main points of your writing can lead to the conclusion, suggest the direction for further research. You will likely leave a lasting impact by ending the essay with an intriguing question, or final pondering. In other words, put some sugar and spice to make the dish tastier. It is also called a final paragraph hook.

After completing the initial draft, reread it, paying special attention to the thesis statement. Check if the entire essay flows well and if it perfectly fits the thesis. If necessary, consider either rewriting the thesis or making some alterations in the paragraphs so that they match more precisely.

After mastering these steps, you will be able to write any kind of essay quickly and easily. If you still need some kind of assistance, consider visiting Papertyper, a free useful tool for students.

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