How to Write a Five-Paragraph Essay

How to Write a Five-Paragraph Essay

1. What is a five-paragraph essay?

   • The five-paragraph essay format is a guide that helps writers structure an essay.

2. How to start a five-paragraph essay

   • As with all essays, before you start writing a 5 paragraph essay, you must first know your thesis or main problem. Your thesis is the initiative you will defend or develop and ultimately the subject of your entire essay, and the middle 3 paragraphs will support, prove or develop your thesis.

3. Five-paragraph essay format

   • Introductory paragraph
     • First, your introductory paragraph should contain your thesis statement. Your introductory paragraph is also a great place to incorporate any background environment for your topic. At the end, your introductory paragraph should address the particular points of view that are set forth in the following paragraphs, much like an overview.
   • Body paragraphs
     • Each paragraph should be a separate, independent topic that supports your thesis. The topic sentence summarizes the point made by the whole paragraph, but saves the details for later sentences. After the main sentence, fill in the rest of the paragraph with the details.
   • Concluding paragraph
     • The last paragraph concludes the essay. You don't want to add any new proof or evidence in the last paragraph.Here the author reinforces the thesis and reminds the reader of the aspects indicated in the 3 main sections. For illustration, the last paragraph is a great time to describe why this topic is critical or to add your own criticism.