Five-Paragraph Essay Structure

The video tutorial explains how to write a five paragraph essay, which can also be called a five section essay. It begins with deciding on a main idea and three supporting details, which form the body paragraphs. An example essay about Lady Gaga is used to illustrate the process, covering her early life, career start, and current activities. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the essay structure: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

What is another name for the five-paragraph essay?

• The Five Section Essay

• The Three Section Essay

• The Five Sentence Essay

• The Five Topic Essay

What is the first step in writing a five-paragraph essay?

• Drafting the body paragraphs

• Writing the conclusion

• Deciding on the main idea

• Choosing a title

How many supporting ideas should you develop for the body paragraphs?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What should the introduction paragraph aim to do?

• Summarize the essay

• Engage the reader

• List all references

• Provide a detailed biography

Which paragraph is responsible for capturing the reader's interest?

• The second body paragraph

• The conclusion paragraph

• The introduction paragraph

• The first body paragraph

What should be included in the introduction to make it engaging?

• A list of references

• A detailed biography

• Interesting facts

• A summary of the essay

What is typically discussed in the first body paragraph?

• The subject's awards

• The subject's hobbies

• The subject's early life

• The subject's future plans

What is the focus of the second body paragraph?

• The subject's education

• The subject's family

• The subject's career beginnings

• The subject's early life

What should the third body paragraph cover?

• The subject's future plans

• The subject's early life

• The subject's current activities

• The subject's awards

What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?

• To list references

• To provide a detailed biography

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce new ideas