5+PARAGRAPH+ESSAY

Outline of a five paragraph essay At the beginning of the intro, you want the readers and make them want to read your paper
 * 1) **Introduction**
 * Ask a question
 * start with a joke, a story, a clever saying, etc.
 * Start with a quotation

After engaging the reader, you want to transition into your paper topic General---Pacific End the intro with your thesis statement: the main idea Thesis Rules
 * 1) One sentence not a question
 * 2) It should be arguable not a fact
 * 3) No and or but, and keep it pg

Thesis: Students around the world should get less homework during the week.

4. Transition Sentence (That leads into the next paragraph's topic.)
Conclusion I. the first sentence is the thesis but in different words 2. next 2 to 3 sentences re due your paper 3. end conclusion with something memorable, as a question or story Helpful link: