5 Paragraph Informative Essay Structure
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First paragraph of a standard 5-paragraph essay
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INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH
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Paragraphs 2-4 of a standard 5-paragraph essay
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BODY PARAGRAPHS
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The last paragraph of a standard 5-paragraph essay
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CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH
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1st sentence of essay - A way to get a reader interested in the topic of your essay. It can be a related quote, startling statement, definition, or a thought-provoking question.
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Hook
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Giving the reader information that is helpful or necessary related to the topic of the essay
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Background information
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Last sentence of intro - The main idea of the essay. This answers the essay prompt and includes 3 general reasons for your opinion that you will prove in the body paragraphs.
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Thesis statement
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States the main idea of a paragraph. This should not include specific reasons.
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Topic sentence (brain)
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These are the reasons that help prove the topic sentence of a paragraph. These can include anecdotes (stories), facts, examples, evidence etc. to help prove the opinion in the topic sentence.
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Supporting details (muscles)
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This sentence restates the topic sentence in a different way. It reminds the reader what was the main point and can include what can be learned or why it is important.
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Concluding sentence (legs)
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A group of paragraphs explaining an opinion of a subject
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ESSAY
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A group of sentences about one topic. (You should indent all paragraphs about 2 fingers written or about half an inch typed. )
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PARAGRAPH
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Restate the main idea of the entire essay (the thesis)
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1st sentence of conclusion
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Review the main points of the body paragraphs
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Middle of conclusion
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Last statement that leaves the reader thinking and brings closure to the entire essay.
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Clincher
