5 Paragraph Essay

As children learn to write one of the things that many will have to master is the 5 paragraph essay.   The standard structure of the 5 paragraph essay is:

1. Introductory Paragraph
   The Introductory Paragraph has the thesis or main idea.  It mentions the supporting details.
2. 1st Supporting Paragraph
   This gives more detail and explanation of one the supporting details for your thesis.
   
3. 2nd Supporting Paragraph
   This gives more detail and explanation of the second supporting details for your thesis.
   
4. 3rd Supporting Paragraph
   This gives more detail and explanation of one the third supporting details for your thesis.
   
5. Concluding Paragraph
   Summarizes the essay.   It is a restatement f the introductory paragraph.

Links to Examples and Outlines of the 5 Paragraph Essay:

• Glendale Community College 5 Paragraph Essay
  Five paragraph essay outline that also gives an example essay.
  
• Brighthub tutorial about 5 paragraph essay
  Five paragraph essay tutorial and outline.

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