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Basic Five Paragraph Essay Copy Design: Verna Fisher Here are some basic tips when writing a five paragraph essay. Think of your essay as a math formula or steps that need to be taken to get to the finish line. These steps can be written in any order as long as the essay flows when it is finished. It should sound as though it follows an order rather than just jumbled thoughts. All five paragraph essays have the following: An introduction 1 Three body paragraphs +3 A conclusion _ 1__ Total paragraphs 5 The introduction The introduction should be the place to start presenting your topic. Typically, the last sentence will also include a thesis statement. A thesis statement is one sentence that clearly tells the reader what your paper will be about, and it often has a point to prove. Sample Introduction There are many great books on the market today, books that grab a reader’s attention and make them want to read more. There are many books I would suggest for teens looking for a great reading experience; the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer is not among them. The Twilight series is a terrible choice because it promotes violence, encourages unhealthy self-esteem in teenage girls, and sends harmful gender messages. Body paragraphs Think of three items dealing with your topic that you’d like to discuss. The first item will be your first body paragraph. Now, come up with two or three examples that have to do with the item. Use details to make the examples clear. Continue this pattern for the second and third body paragraphs. Sample Body Paragraph #1 Our society knows that violence is not the way to solve problems, and yet the Twilight series uses it again and again as the only way to move forward. The vampires in the series don’t solve their problems by talking them out; they solve them by fighting, and the strongest vampire wins. When James kidnaps Bella, the only way to resolve the conflict is for Edward to rip his head off. In addition, when