Five Paragraph Essay Template
Use this template to help you plan and outline your Five-Paragraph Essay.
“The Hook” or Lead (Question, Anecdote, Quote, Fact, Statement):
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INTRODUCTION of the “Main Idea” of the Entire Paper:
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SUPPORT #1:_______________________________________________________
PARAGRAPH 1
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SUPPORT #2:_______________________________________________________
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SUPPORT #3:_______________________________________________________
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Closing of the “Main Idea” of the Entire Paper
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Introduction of SUPPORT #1
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DETAIL #1:_______________________________________________________
PARAGRAPH 2
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DETAIL #2:________________________________________________________
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Closing of SUPPORT #1
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Introduction of SUPPORT #2
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DETAIL #1:_______________________________________________________
PARAGRAPH 3
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DETAIL #2:________________________________________________________
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Closing of SUPPORT #2
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Introduction of SUPPORT #3
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DETAIL #1:_______________________________________________________
PARAGRAPH 4
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DETAIL #2:________________________________________________________
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Closing of SUPPORT #3
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RESTATE the introduction of the Main Idea of the ENTIRE PAPER in different words:
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RESTATE the supports in different words:
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Paragraph 5
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SUPPORT #2:_______________________________________________________
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SUPPORT #3:_______________________________________________________
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Closing of the “Main Idea” of the Entire Paper. Bring all the supports together:
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THINKING MAP