Benefits of the five-paragraph model

by R.T.KochJr.
revised by ME

I enjoy writing in the five-paragraph format. Just about any topic can be reduced
to three points that I may use to argue for or illustrate. Cats make excellent pets since
they are kind, clean, and simple to care for. Because of its acting, cinematography, and
musical composition, Jaws is a great picture. The executive branch, legislative branch,
and judicial branch are three instances of the US government's checks and balances.
Because it frames my work, supports my readers, and is versatile, the five-paragraph
model is a helpful tool for many writing circumstances.

Advantages of the five-paragraph approach I enjoy writing in this format.

Almost any topic can be reduced to three points that I can use to support or
demonstrate my position. Cats are wonderful pets because they are gentle, clean, and
easy to care for. Jaws is a fantastic film because of its acting, cinematography, and
musical composition. The executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch are
three examples of checks and balances in the United States government. The five-
paragraph approach is a useful tool for various writing situations since it frames my
work, helps my readers, and is adaptable.

Another benefit of the five-paragraph approach is that it makes it easy for

readers to follow my work because I follow the recipe. When readers see five
paragraphs (rather than a single block of text), they can expect me to introduce my issue
in the first paragraph and conclude it with my thesis statement. My thesis statement
will be supported by three instances, justifications, or other supporting evidence, each
of which will be fleshed out in its paragraph: boom, boom, boom. Readers are also
aware that my conclusions will be found in the fifth paragraph. I make it easier for my
viewers by employing the five-paragraph strategy.

Source: PSY-225_FiveParagraphTheme_Examples (wisc.edu)

 The five-paragraph model's third advantage is that, like other recipes, it can be
doubled or even tripled. I use the normal single batch of the recipe for a standard 400 to
500-word paper, writing 75 to 100 words in each of the five paragraphs. For a 1000-
word article, I double the recipe writing by adding two paragraphs to the introduction,
three supporting paragraphs, and the closing paragraph, rather than just one. With this
recipe, I can even produce a 5000-word paper (by writing 1000 words for each of the
five components). For all of my writing needs, the five-paragraph approach is ideal.

It is self-evident. I'm a firm believer in the five-paragraph format. I can write just
about any analytical essay if I can describe three reasons why Psychology is my favorite
subject, three justifications why Pulp Fiction is superior to Forrest Gump, and three
examples of how Shakespeare's works are relevant to modern culture. The five-
paragraph model is an extremely useful tool. I wish my life was as well-organized,
adaptable, and straightforward as the five-paragraph model.

Source: PSY-225_FiveParagraphTheme_Examples (wisc.edu)