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Grab a piece of paper!

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5 Paragraph Essay - Writing Practice

Pick a topic…

● How to be a good student

● How Friday is the best day of the week

● Why your pet is the best

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Topic: Why my pet is the best______________________________________________________________

Hook

What is going to make someone want to read your paper?

Some great hooks are...● Fun facts● Descriptions

Write 3 Sentences

Hook

My dog’s name is Ruger, he is a 5 year old Welsh Corgi. I got him when he was only 7 weeks old and he has been my best friend ever since. I can’t imagine my life without him.

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Topic: Why my pet is the best______________________________________________________________Hook: My dog’s name is Ruger, he is a 5 year old Welsh Corgi. I got him when he was only 7 weeks old and he has been my best friend ever since. I can’t imagine my life without him.

Thesis

What is your paper going to tell me?

Give 3 supports.

Use this frame:

___Topic Statement____because _Reason #1_, _Reason #2_ and _Reason #3_.

Thesis

What is your paper going to tell me?

Give 3 supports.

Use this frame:

_My dog is the best__because _he is goofy_, _he is snuggly_ and _he always protects me.

Hook: My dog’s name is Ruger, he is a 5 year old Welsh Corgi. I got him when he was only 7 weeks old and he has been my best friend ever since. I can’t imagine my life without him.______________________________________________________________Thesis: My dog is the best because he is goofy, he is snuggly and he always protects me.

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Move on to your first support

Supporting Fact #1

Your first reason from your thesis.

Give 3 examples to support this.

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Thesis: My dog is the best because he is goofy, he is snuggly and he always protects me.

Give 3 examples to support this.

1- He makes goofy faces in the mirror2-He makes funny noises at me for attention3-He likes to “worship” treats before he eats them

Thesis: My dog is the best because he is goofy, he is snuggly and he always protects me.______________________________________________________________Support #1 - He is goofy1- He makes goofy faces in the mirror2-He makes funny noises at me for attention3-He likes to “worship” treats before he eats them

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Move on to your second support

Supporting Fact #2

Your second reason from your thesis.

Give 3 examples to support this.

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Supporting Fact # 2 - My Example

Thesis: My dog is the best because he is goofy, he is snuggly and he always protects me.

Give 3 examples to support this.

1- He always jumps up on the couch with me2-When I’m sick, he never leaves my side3-He loves to sit in my lap any time he can

Support #1 - He is goofy1- He makes goofy faces in the mirror2-He makes funny noises at me for attention3-He likes to “worship” treats before he eats them______________________________________________________________Support #2 - He is snuggly1- He always jumps up on the couch with me2-When I’m sick, he never leaves my side3-He loves to sit in my lap any time he can

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Move on to your third support

Supporting Fact #3

Your third reason from your thesis.

Give 3 examples to support this.

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Supporting Fact # 3 - My Example

Thesis: My dog is the best because he is goofy, he is snuggly and he always protects me.

Give 3 examples to support this.

1-He will bark at someone if I am angry with them2-He always knows where I am3-He goes everywhere with me

Support #2 - He is snuggly1- He always jumps up on the couch with me2-When I’m sick, he never leaves my side3-He loves to sit in my lap any time he can______________________________________________________________Support #3 - He always protects me1-He will bark at someone if I am angry with them2-He always knows where I am3-He goes everywhere with me

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conclusion!

ConclusionSummarize your main points and restate your thesis. Write 3 sentences AND restate your thesis.

Use a “power word/phrase” to begin!

In conclusion To sum up Ultimately

In closing Therefore For these reasons

______________________________________________________________Conclusion:Ultimately, Ruger is an incredible dog. He is goofy and fun, he is snuggly and always affectionate and he spends his life protecting me with all his might! I can’t imagine my life without him. He truly is the best dog.

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Now use your outline to write your paragraphs!