five paragraph essays get this structure down, and you’re on your way to your doctoral thesis!
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Five Paragraph Essays
Get this structure down, and you’re on your way to your
doctoral thesis!
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What is a 5 paragraph essay?
• A “5 paragraph essay” is an English teacher’s name for a paper that contains a(n)
– Introductory Paragraph
– 3 Body Paragraphs
– Conclusion Paragraph
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Why do English teachers constantly push this on us?
1. Once you can use the format automatically, you can morph this into any length paper you need . . . five paragraphs to 50 pages.
2. This format is incredibly EFFECTIVE to use in almost all academic writing . . . Social studies, science, etc.
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THESIS SENTENCE
• Defined: A thesis sentence is the CENTRAL sentence in the whole “thing.” When well written, it . . .
states the main idea or topic of the paper.
gives an opinion about the topic.
lists all of the sub-topics or supporting ideas.
lays out the order of the paper.
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An example thesis sentences
Chocolate is the world’s most perfect food
because it tastes incredible, is very easy
to obtain, and even has some health
benefits.
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An example thesis sentences
Chocolate is the world’s most perfect food
because it tastes incredible, is very easy
to obtain, and even has some health
benefits.
Name the big topic
Give an opinion
List sub-topics in order of the paper
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An example thesis sentences
Purchasing bottled water is a huge waste
because it is overpriced, causes a
garbage issue, and the water is equivalent
to city tap water
Name the big topic
Give an opinion
List sub-topics in order of the paper
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Practice!
• Please add these examples to your Trimester 2 Daily File.
• You will choose 3 from the following list to create complete thesis statements, based on the notes we have gone over.
• Yes, that means that they should include a stance, as well as the three sub-topics.
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Pick 3 from the following list
• Best restaurant• Travel location• Value of homework• Value of sports• School rule (good or bad)• Worst movie• Best way to spend a Sat.• Kids and chores