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5 Paragraph Essay 5 Paragraph Essay BlueprintBlueprint Introduction
Hook Background Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Supports x3 Concluding Sentence
Conclusion Restate Thesis Summarize Lasting Impression: Universal Truth
Parts of the Parts of the IntroductionIntroduction
ParagraphParagraph
HookBackground Information
Thesis
Part One: The Part One: The HookHook
• It should grab your reader’s attention.• Quote • Vivid description• Story• Definition• Question
•Must transition into the paper’s topic
Hook: Hook: QuoteQuote
A quote is a memorable line from a famous figure in history.
Make sure to include author/speaker.
Ex) Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Hook: Hook: VividVivid DescriptionDescription A vivid description
is like a photo- a single snapshot. Unlike an anecdote, it has no plot or action.
Ex) The sweet smell of cotton candy floats in the air. Bumper cars collide in the distance. There is nothing like the county fair.
Hook: Hook: StoryStory
A story or anecdote is a short story that leads the reader into your topic.
Ex) Imagine a small child crying at the county fair because they cannot ride the rides the big kids do. Despite their wailing, the parent does not budge. In a similar fashion…
Hook: Hook: DefinitionDefinition
Define a term that is closely related to your topic. Provide a definition that your audience may not know.
Ex) Webster’s dictionary defines sarcasm as, “a witty remark used to convey insult.”
Hook: Hook: QuestionQuestion
Ask a question to draw your reader into your paper.
Ex) Is it true that sometimes love is not enough to overcome difficult circumstances? In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet…
Part 2: Part 2: BackgroundBackground InformationInformation
Assume that your reader knows nothing about the topic
Give important information.
For example, explain what the reservation system is!
For example, explain you have just finished reading Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian
The Thesis StatementThe Thesis Statement
A starving dog craves a juicy cheeseburger because his master croaked, he lives on the street, and he loves to eat meat
The The RoadmapRoadmap for Your for Your EssayEssay
Main argument of your paper
It introduces the reader to the rest of your paper
Gives three reasons
Recipe for a Good Recipe for a Good ThesisThesis
_______________ because ________________ , ________________ , and ________________ .Arguable Point Reason #1 Reason #2 Reason #3
ExamplesExamples1. Based on research, The Absolutely Trues Diary of a Part Time Indian should / should not be banned because (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three).2. Based on research, Indian casinos are/ are not helpful because (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three).3. Based on research, Native American mascots should / should not be used because (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three).4. Based on research, alcohol and drug use on reservations has / has not become an issue because (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three).5. Based on research, Native American stereotypes are / are not harmful to Indians because (reason one), (reason two), and (reason three).
ConclusionsConclusions Re-Statement of Thesis
Re-Connect to Attention-Grabbing Hook
Speak to the Implied Meaning
So What? Statement
Universal Truths
Elixir of Life Type Stuff