When writing a 5-paragraph essay, this is the basic framework you should use to effectively communicate your message to your audience.
Introduction
Hook your audience
State your main idea (in a thesis statement)
State the 3 supporting details you will cover in the following 3 paragraphs
Body (3 separate paragraphs)
Each paragraph is designated to a single point stated above
Support your main idea
Introduce your paragraph with a topic sentence
State your detail and explain how this supports your overall main idea
Conclusion
Restate your main idea
Restate your three details
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