EASY 5 paragraph ESSAY FORMAT:
INTRODUCTION
Thesis is one sentence containing
the topic plus a stand on the topic.
Summary presents points to be covered
in the paper.
The world is round. European
exploration plus scientific
evidence prove this to be true.
The Earth's shape is not quite a
sphere.
MAIN BODY
First point is topic sentence sets the
contents of a paragraph.
Details may be a quote, example, etc.
Second point is topic sentence sets the
contents of the paragraph.
Details may be a quote, example, etc.
Third point is topic sentence sets the
contents of the paragraph. Add details.
European exploration proved the
world is round. Columbus discovered
the western hemisphere. Magellan
circumnavigated the globe.
Scientific evidence shows the Earth is
round. Newton demonstrated the laws
of gravity and motion. Ancient Greek
mathematicians figured the
circumference of the Earth within a
few miles of the actual distance.
The Earth's shape was thought to be a
sphere. But recent satellite
measurements have shown
irregularities. It's more a flattened
sphere.
Conclusion
Thesis is restated.
Summary is restated.
How you feel about the topic?
Today man can confidently say the
Earth is elliptical. This fact is
supported by European exploration
and scientific evidence. Vigorous
inquiry and bold exploration
combined to overcome the darker side
of human nature, namely superstition- typified by belief the Earth was flat.