How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay

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How to write a 5 paragraph essay Choose your essay topic My essay topic is : Hiking in the Rocky Mountains I will write down 3 things I know about this topic. Now: I will write 3 sentences for each of these topics Then I will arrange these three items into one sentence about my topic. Example: My essay topic is : Hiking in the Rocky Mountains 3 things I know: * I need good boots and a good backpack that’s not too heavy * I need to be in good shape * I need to be aware of how to be safe in the mountains and I shouldn’t hike alone Now write one sentence using all three things you know about my topic. This will be my thesis What is a thesis: A thesis statement focuses my ideas into one or two sentences. It should present what I am going to write about the topic of my essay. My thesis statement should tell my reader what the paper is about and also help guide my writing and keep my essay focused. For this essay my thesis has to contain the 3 points that I am going to use to develop my 3 paragraphs. This is my thesis: I love to go hiking in the Rocky Mountains but to make sure I have a good time I always make sure I have good equipment (1), am physically fit enough to complete the hike I have chosen (2) and make sure I take measures to ensure that I can safely complete my hike (3). (Your thesis will NOT have these numbers in it. I have only put them in to emphasize the 3 points) Introductory Paragraph#1 This needs to be a BIG IDEA because I am going to narrow it down by the end of the paragraph. Now write an attention grabbing sentence that is going to make the reader want to finish my essay. Hiking in British Columbia has become one of the most popular activities for people to do. Each season brings beautiful opportunities to get out and enjoy what has been called “Supernatural British Columbia”! I have enjoyed many of my vacations in the

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