Pre-writing & 5
paragraph essays
Pre-writing
• Pre-writing is a way to organize your
thoughts.
• Outline
• Bubble map
• Bullet point
Pre-writing cont.
 Q: What is pre-writing used for?
 A: Organizing thoughts and ideas
 Q: What are some examples of some
pre-writing styles?
 A: outline, bubble map
Writing a 5 paragraph essay
 Topic
 Introduction
 Body paragraphs
 Conclusion
 Today, we are going to discuss each
component thoroughly.
Topic:
 Usually assigned by teacher
 Sometimes, you will be able to pick your
own topic
Introduction
 This is the first paragraph of your essay.
 This paragraph presents your topic and
creates the purpose your paper.
 “This is what I’m going to talk about”
 Generally, the introduction begins with a
broad statement and narrows down to
your thesis.
 It includes a thesis.
Thesis statement
 Thesis statement is the last sentence of
your introduction.
 It includes your subject and opinion.
 Uniforms are great idea because
XXXXX, XXXXX and XXXXX.
Body Paragraphs
 The three opinion statements you made
in the thesis is how you break down your
paragraphs.
 In each paragraph you discuss and
support your opinions.
 You can support with research, personal
experience, interviews, and data.
Conclusion
 This paragraph is the last paragraph of
your essay.
 It is your strongest paragraph.
 A wrap up of your thoughts.
 throughout your essay you are defending
your opinions.
 This is the wrap up of your thoughts.
 “This is what I talked about”
Essay Assignment
 What is your favorite holiday and why?
 Begin with your Pre-write.
 Rough draft and pre-write due tomorrow.