three points/5 paragraphs 3.5 jive how to write an organized on-demand writing every time
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Three Points/5 Paragraphs
3.5 JIVE
How To Write An Organized
On-demand Writing Every Time
Step One: The Beginning
Analyze the prompt Determine what you need to do Look at the power verbs and important words Organize your plan
Step Two: Organize
Outline your five paragraph essay
1. Introduction paragraph
2. Point 1
3. Point 2
4. Point 3
5. Closing or summary paragraph
Step Three
Write the answer Follow your outline Use strong support
The Introduction
Thesis Point 1 Point 2 Point 3
Transition* Use your transition reference
First Supporting Paragraph
Restate point one Support with details and examples
Transition*
Second Supporting Paragraph
Restate point two Supporting details or examples
Transition*
Third Supporting Paragraph
Restate topic three Supporting details or examples
Transition*
Closing or Summary Paragraph
Summarize Rephrase your main topic and points
Step Four: Make it Right!
Edit and Revise Your Essay Check your spelling and grammar Examine your answer for logic
(Does it make sense?) Review individual sentences
The Final Step
Read it again! Does it make your point? Will it persuade the reader?
Prompt:
Starting this school year, there will be no priority parking for seniors. All parking will be “first- come- first -serve.”
Write a letter to the site-based council expressing your opinion on this policy. Should it continue or should we go back to the way parking has been handled in the past?