This is an outline of what a five paragraph essay looks like. To view a "written text" version of a five paragraph essay/outline, click here: Five Paragraph Essay Sample and Outline.
I. Introduction
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Introductory statements
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Thesis statement
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Introduce supporting ideas (optional)
II. Body
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First supporting idea
- Transition, topic sentence
- Discussion, examples, and analysis
- Conclusion (optional)
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Second supporting idea
- Transition, topic sentence
- Discussion, examples, and analysis
- Conclusion (optional)
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Third supporting idea
- Transition, topic sentence
- Discussion, examples, and analysis
- Conclusion (optional)
III. Conclusion
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Transition, statement reflecting back on thesis
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Restate key points
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Ending statement that provokes thought (optional)
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