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5 Essay Formula

Paragraph 1: 3-5 sentences long
Introduction with snagger opening sentence (question, quote, or restate the
essay question as a sentence)
Three points introduced

Paragraph 2: 5-7 sentences long
Main idea sentence with first point identified
Supporting detail and elaboration sentences to back up the first point

Paragraph 3: 5-7 sentences long
Main idea sentence with first point identified
Supporting detail and elaboration sentences to back up the second point

Paragraph 4: 5-7 sentences long
Main idea sentence with first point identified
Supporting detail and elaboration sentences to back up the third point

Paragraph 5: 3-5 sentences long
Summarize main points from the essay
Conclusion with snagger closing sentence (question, quote, or restate the
essay question in a different way)