📚 Part 1: Essay Structure Knowledge

1. How many paragraphs are in a five-paragraph essay?

3 paragraphs

4 paragraphs

5 paragraphs

6 paragraphs

2. Which paragraph contains the thesis statement?

Introduction paragraph

First body paragraph

Second body paragraph

Conclusion paragraph

3. Check all the parts that belong in a five-paragraph essay:

Introduction

Three body paragraphs

Conclusion

Bibliography

4. What is the main purpose of body paragraphs?

To introduce the topic

To support the thesis with evidence and examples

To summarize the essay

To ask questions

✏️ Part 2: Writing Practice

5. Write a strong thesis statement for an essay about "Why Reading is Important." Remember, a thesis statement tells the main idea of your entire essay.

6. Create a topic sentence for a body paragraph about how reading improves vocabulary. A topic sentence introduces the main idea of that paragraph.

7. Fill in the blanks to complete this conclusion paragraph:

In conclusion, reading is _____________ because it helps students _____________, _____________, and _____________. Every student should make time to _____________ every day to become a better learner and thinker.

🎯 Part 3: Essay Planning

8. Plan your own five-paragraph essay about "My Favorite Season." Write your thesis statement and three main points you would discuss in your body paragraphs.

Thesis Statement:

Body Paragraph 1 Main Point:

Body Paragraph 2 Main Point:

Body Paragraph 3 Main Point: