FIVE- PARAGRAPH ESSAY

Introduction
Body
Conclusion
i General Statement / Background
information

ii Thesis statement
 General to Specific

General
statement

More specific
statement (s)

Thesis statement
(the most specific
statement)
General-to-specific
Water is a natural gift given to us by nature.
Drinking water regularly in daily basis is the
best way we can give to our bodies. Some of us
drink it when we really thirsty and some of us
drink it when we are fully hydrated. The
surprising thing is that there are some people
who do not like drinking at all. In fact, we need
to keep our health no matter who we are. The
importance of drinking water for our bodies is
paramount to our health because it makes up to
70% of our bodies' weight.
Definition / Explanation
Obesity is defined as having an excessive
amount of body fat. Obesity is more than just a
cosmetic concerns, though. It increases your
risk of diseases and health problems such as
heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Being extremely obese means you are especially
likely to have health problems related to your
weight. You can usually lose weights through
dietary changes, increased physical activity
and behavior changes. In some cases,
prescription medications or weight-loss
surgery may be options.
Set The Scene
After a long hard day of school and work, I
trudge up the stairs to my apartments. As I
approach the door, I can ready hear the
mumbles of the television. I open the door and
not surprised to see my sister on the couch,
hand on remote and flipping through channels.
She watches television day and night, so much
that my cousins and I now refer to her as the
Human TV Guide. My sister has memorized
practically everything there is to know about
television. Yet she has difficulty memorizing the
multiplication table; all due to the effects of
watching television endlessly.
Problem-solution
A recent study has shown that children watch
an average of seven hours of television a day.
This is a great concern to many parents. They
worry that the violence on television will
influence their childrens behaviour. They also
worry that the frequent commercials for
unhealthy food will affect their childrens eating
habits. What can they do? The solution to this
problem is simple : Parents should carefully
select the programs their children watch and
limit the number of viewing hours.
THESIS STATEMENT
i states the particular topic of the whole essay.
ii list sub-topics (topic sentence) of the essay
iii indicates the organization of the essay

Eg : TV has a lot of advantages because TV is a

source of information and entertainment, and also TV
can be a way of socialization.
 THE DONTS WHEN YOU BEGIN AN
INTRODUCTION

Dont apologise

Dont use a signpost

Dont use false facts and examples.

Dont show your weak knowledge about

the topic.
A beginning ( topic sentence )

A middle ( supporting details )

An end ( concluding sentence )

 One benefit of TV is it is a source of
information. This is because TV offers a lot
of different channels that provide a variety of
information. For example , CNN is a channel
provides news of current events that can
keep viewers abreast with what is going on in
the world. While, National Geographic
channel provides information on animals,
nature, places, history, science, engineering,
people, exploration and many other things.
As mentioned before, TV can benefit people
in terms of its function as a source of
information.
i use words such as in summary, in
conclusion, all in all, in brief to
conclude and etc.

ii restate your thesis statement

iii summarize your sub-topics

iv Make some final comments that can

leave some impacts on the reader.
 Suggestions
>Thus the government should double the
penalty for the traffic culprits in order to
reduce the number of accidents on the read.
Prediction
>If we do not start recycling now, the future
generation will have to live with rubbish.
Quotation
>As what many people say, Prevention is
better than cure.
 In conclusion, watching TV has more advantages
because TV is a source of information and
entertainment as well as a means of socialization.
Therefore, we should not have all negative views
towards watching TV as TV is a beneficial and
significant invention that can change our lives in a
positive way. It is important for us to watch TV and
without TV, it is difficult for us to know what is
going on in the world immediately, to heal our
boredom and sadness and also to build good
relationship with people. Thus, TV is such an
effective creation.
TRANSITIONS
-connective words, phrases or sentences that show the
relationship between ideas
- act as cues to assist readers in interpreting ideas the
way that the writer wants them understood.
- maintaining a clear flow of thought
- prevent abrupt and confusing shifts
- establishing logical connections between sentences,
paragraphs and sections of your paper.
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN SENTENCES
To achieve unity between the sentences within
paragraph, transitions should be used.

It may come only as a word or a phrase

Using transitions is critical to show the logical

relationship and cohesive link between the sentences
that make up the paragraph.
 Example with no transition :

Ashley is very tall. She does not play

basketball.

Example with transition :

Ashley is very tall ; nevertheless, she does not

play basketball.
TRANSITIONS BETWEEN PARAGRAPHS
Transitions should also connect one paragraph to
another.
Crucial between paragraph because they bridge the
gaps to ensure the reader is able to clearly follow this
shift between ideas.
Remind the reader of the ideas in the previous
paragraph and what to look forward to in the
paragraph that follows.
Unlimited options when transitioning between
paragraph.
 Transition can be at the end of the first paragraph, at
the beginning of the second paragraph, or in both
places.

Example :

Effective study groups involve hashing out

lesson materials together explaining concepts,
arguing about them, figuring out why one
persons answer is different from the other and
in the process you learn more than you would
have by studying by yourself.
TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS
LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION

Comparison / Similarity Also, in the same way, just asso too, likewise,
similarly

Exception / Contrast But, however, in spite of, on the one hand.. On the
other hand, despite the fact, nevertheless,
nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the
contrary, still, yet

Sequence / Order First, second, third, next, then , finally

Time After, afterwards, at last, before, currently, during,

earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now , recently,
simultaneously, subsequently, then

Example For example, for instance, namely, specifically, to

illustrate, notably
Emphasis Even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly, in
particular

Place/ Position Above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, at

the back, nearby, there

Cause and Effect Accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore,

thus, because, since

Additional Support or Additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides,

Evidence equally important, further, furthermore, in
addition, moreover, then

Conclusion / Summary Finally, in a word, in brief, in conclusion, in the end,

in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to
conclude, to summarize, in sum, in summary, in
short, altogether, to sum up.
Elaboration To put it bluntly, that is to say, in other words,
actually, by extension, to put it another way,
ultimately