Five-Paragraph Expository Essay Model
Schaeffer Method
Essay Title
Paragraph 1: The Introduction
 Topic Sentence (Main Idea)
 Example #1 (Subtopic)
 Example #2 (Subtopic)
 Example #3 (Subtopic)
 Concluding Sentence that
repeats the Main Idea
Paragraph 2: Example #1
 Topic Sentence Example #1
 CD, CM, CM
 CD, CM, CM
 Concluding Sentence that
repeats Example #1
Paragraph 3: Example #2
 Topic Sentence Example #2
 CD, CM, CM
 CD, CM, Cm
 Concluding Sentence that
repeats Example #2
Paragraph 4: Example #3
 Topic Sentence Example #3
 CD, CM, CM
 CD, CM, CM
 Concluding Sentence that
repeats Example #3
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
 Topic Sentence (Main Idea)
 Example #1 (Subtopic)
 Example #2 (Subtopic)
 Example #3 (Subtopic)
 Concluding Sentence that
repeats the Main Idea
Why I Should Enroll in Computer Applications
I previously thought that taking Computer Applications only prepared me
for a secretarial position. Now, I know that Computer Applications will not only
prepare me for the world of work, but it will teach me great skills that I can use
everyday. I’m learning how to type by touch which will allow me to write my
school essays and reports faster and neater. I will learn to format documents
and use the formatting features in Microsoft Word. I will create spreadsheets
and charts in Excel. I will apply PowerPoint templates and add graphics to slides
to produce creative presentations. Computer Applications will give me the
expertise to do well on assignments in all of my classes.
Microsoft Word is a word processing application that can be used to create
many different documents. In Computer Applications I will learn to format letters
and memos. I will also prepare reports using MLA format; the same format used
in English and social studies. Microsoft Word has great formatting features and
tools which are similar in all of the Microsoft Office applications. I will learn to
insert footnotes and endnotes into my reports. I will be able to insert bulleted
text, columns, tables, pictures, and clip art, and I will be able to create mass
mailings, labels, and flyers. Preparing all types of documents in Microsoft Word
will be easy after one year in Computer Applications.
Microsoft Excel is used primarily to create documents for projects in
science, social studies or mathematics. Using Excel, I will learn to enter data
into a spreadsheet. Once the data is entered, I will be able to sort it. I will also
learn to insert formulas and functions. In addition, Excel makes it easy to insert
colorful charts and graphs that make the data easier for the viewer to
understand. Charts and graphs are useful in comparing two or more sets of
data. I will learn about the different types of charts and when to use them.
When I have completed the Computer Applications course, I will be able to
create cool reports that display the results of my projects in color.
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation application that I will be able to use
to prepare oral reports. I will learn to create slides using the PowerPoint
templates. The pre-set templates will make it easy for me to begin, and, later, I
will learn to create my own master template and to alter existing templates.
PowerPoint also has lots of features that make it easy for me to be creative. I
can insert Clip Art, movies, sound, animation, graphics, and even my voice. I
can even use my own photographs for backgrounds and email a self-contained
slideshow to my teachers, friends, and family. Knowing PowerPoint will make
my classroom presentations powerful and interesting.
My skills will improve everyday in Computer Applications. Before long, I
will be able to format a perfect term paper for English. I will be able to add data
tables and colorful charts to my science project reports. I will have the ability to
prepare fantastic slides for my social studies presentations. By the end of one
year of Computer Applications, I will be well prepared to produce excellent
documents for all of my classes. In addition, I will have the computer skills that I
will need for the career of my choice.
shg 09/20/04