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Type: Writing

The example of the Five paragraph essay

 A. Definition

The five paragraph essay format is a guide that helps writers structure an essay. It consists of 1 introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs and 1 concluding paragraph. We can recognize a F.P.E. by the type of the theme: it can be a narrative essay, definition essay, description essay, compare/contrast essay, cause/effect essay, argumentative essay…etc.

B. The structure:

Below is the structure of a five paragraph essay

I. INTRODUCTION

1. Hook → our century is marked by the boom of the means of communication

2. Background information → cell-phones have drastically changed the way we communicate

3. Thesis → thus, it has many negative impacts on society.

II. BODY ESSAY

1. Idea 01 → The N.I.C at school

1. a. Supporting details → cheating

1. b. Examples → (students use it during tests)

2. Idea 02 → The N.I.C on the road

2. a Supporting details → accidents

2. b. Examples → (talk on the phone while driving)

3. Idea 03 → The N.I.C in the marriage

3. a. Supporting details → divorces

3. b. Examples → (lack of communication)

III. CONCLUSION

1. Rephrase thesis → No matter what the drawbacks are, cell-phones are very useful

2. Call to action → Because of these dangers, people should be careful

Example: The negative impacts of cell-phones on society.

C. How to write the Introduction?

It should be very attractive (catchy). The hook can be a question, quote, satistic or anecdote. Add a background information to contextualize (do not explain). Finally, add a sentence that explains your main arguments.

D. The body essay:

it is divided into 3 main paragraphs corresponding to your 3 main ideas you’ll develop. In each paragraph, mention the idea, explain it and give an example.

E. Conclusion:

It’s a short summary that will wrap up your argument. Add a call to action (advice, warning, a question…etc

NB: don’t forget to use link words and transitional phrases to make it smooth.

Remarks:

R.1: Ways of starting a conclusion.

In (a final) conclusion, in summary, in the final analysis…

To summarize, to sum up, to conclude, to put all in a nutshell…

R.2: Organizing ideas in body essay

First/ly, second/ly, third/ly….

In the one hand… in the other hand