How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay

I.     Introduction

a.    Start with interesting statement

b.    Introduce the topic. Basically, who was Hitler, why do we study him, etc? You can focus on anything hereā€¦be creative!

c.     Thesis: Hitler was _______ (disorder) because he was _______ (main point #1); _______ (main point #2); and _______ (main point #3).

II.        Paragraph #1

a.    Main Point #1: Hitler was ________.

b.    Back it up with two to three sentences of evidence or examples

c.     Explain how these examples relate to your main point

III.  Paragraph #2

a.    Transitional sentence

b.    Main Point #2 Hitler was ________.

c.     Back it up with two to three sentences of evidence or examples

d.    Explain how these examples relate to your main point

IV.      Paragraph #3

a.    Transitional sentence

b.    Main Point #3: Hitler was ________.

c.     Back it up with two to three sentences of evidence or examples

d.    Explain how these examples relate to your main point

V.        Conclusion

a.    Restate your thesis

b.    Summarize your main points

c.     It should point them out, but not repeat specific examples

 

****This is a basic outline. You must include all of these points; however, it is up to you to make this essay your own. Be creative by incorporating your own lingo, ideas, and facts.***