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Layout 35553
The number 35553 just means a five-paragraph essay with three sentences in the introduction, five
sentences in the second, third and fourth paragraphs, and three in the
conclusion.
There are three paragraphs in the body because you should have three ideas
(three is a magic number.) In each of the three body paragraphs you need about
two or three examples and supporting information to back those ideas up.
The example below could be for or against.
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Introduction:
Three sentences |
- Present situation and/or Both sides of Argument (1-2 sentences)
- What you are going to do in this essay / Your opinion (Thesis
sentence)
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Paragraph
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Five Sentences |
- Topic Sentence: Argument 1 or Reason 1
- Example, Explanation, or supporting detail (2-4 sentences)
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Paragraph
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Five Sentences
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- Topic Sentence: Argument 2 or Reason 2
- Example, Explanation, or supporting detail (2-4 sentences)
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Paragraph
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Five Sentences
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- Topic Sentence: Argument 3 or Reason 3
- Example, Explanation, or supporting detail (2-4 sentences)
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Conclusion
Three Sentences
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- Summary
- Present situation and your opinion
- Future statement
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What would you like to do now?
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