1. Essay Writing The 5 paragrapher

2. Pre-Write and Outline What is this question asking? – Will my answer address this question? – Will the material support my answer? Pick a stance and three pieces of evidence – Outline – Thesis statement

3. Paragraph #1: Introduction Introduces your topic Works big to small States your thesis (3 main points) – One sentence, end of intro

4. Paragraph # 2 – 4: Body Goes into detail for each point in my thesis Uses the material to support my answer – Evidence, statistics, quotations

5. Paragraph #5: Conclusion Ties up any loose ends Restates introduction Closing thoughts?