Model 5-Paragraph Essay
Essay Title
Paragraph 1: Introduction
1. Hook Sentence: grabs the
reader’s attention
2. Link Sentences: Introduce
the topic of the essay, and
link or connect the hook
sentence to the thesis
statement.
3. Thesis Statement: the main
idea of the entire essay.
Answers the essay question.
It provides 3 reasons that
support its argument.
Paragraph 2: Body Paragraph 1
1. Topic Sentence: the 1st
argument of the thesis
statement.
2. Supporting sentences:
answers questions, provides
additional details, gives
examples, or evidence about
topic sentence.
3. Concluding sentence:
concludes paragraph and
provides transition to next
paragraph
Paragraph 3: Body Paragraph 2
1. Topic Sentence: the 2nd
argument of the thesis
statement.
2. Supporting sentences:
answers questions, provides
additional details, gives
Cats are Awesome!
1) "A dog is man's best friend." 2) That common saying may contain
some truth, but dogs are not the only animal friend whose
companionship people enjoy. For many people, a cat is their best
friend. 3) Despite what dog lovers may believe, cats make excellent
house pets as they are good companions, they are civilized members of
the household, and they are easy to care for.
1) In the first place, people enjoy the companionship of cats. 2) Many
cats are affectionate. They will snuggle up and ask to be petted, or
scratched under the chin. Who can resist a purring cat? If they're not
feeling affectionate, cats are generally quite playful. They love to chase
balls and feathers, or just about anything dangling from a string. They
especially enjoy playing when their owners are participating in the
game. Contrary to popular opinion, cats can be trained. Using rewards
and punishments, just like with a dog, a cat can be trained to avoid
unwanted behavior or perform tricks. 3) Cats will even fetch! These are
some of the many reasons why cats are great companions.
1) In the second place, cats are civilized members of the household. 2)
Unlike dogs, cats do not bark or make other loud noises. Most cats don't
even meow very often. They generally lead a quiet existence. Also, cats
don't have "accidents" around the house like dogs. Mother cats train
their kittens to use the litter box, and most cats will use it without fail
from that time on. Cats have claws, and owners must make provisions
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examples, or evidence about
topic sentence.
for this. A tall scratching post in a favorite cat area of the house will
3. Concluding sentence:
often keep the cat content to leave the furniture alone. As a last resort,
concludes paragraph and
of course, cats can be declawed. 3) It is easy to see why cats are better
provides transition to next
pets than dogs because they are more civilized and easier to live with.
paragraph

Paragraph 4: Body Paragraph 3

1. Topic Sentence: the 3rd

argument of the thesis
1) Lastly, one of the most attractive features of cats as house pets is their
statement.
ease of care. 2) Cats do not have to be walked. They get plenty of
2. Supporting sentences:
exercise in the house as they play, and they do their business in the litter
answers questions, provides
box. Cleaning a litter box is a quick, painless procedure. Cats also take
additional details, gives
care of their own grooming. Bathing a cat is almost never necessary
examples, or evidence about
because under ordinary circumstances cats clean themselves. Cats are
topic sentence.
more particular about personal cleanliness than people are. In addition,
3. Concluding sentence:
cats can be left home alone for a few hours without fear. Unlike some
concludes paragraph and
pets, most cats will not destroy the furnishings when left alone. They are
provides transition to next
content to go about their usual activities until their owners return. 3)
paragraph.
Cats are simply the best pets because they are so easy to care for.

Paragraph 5: Concluding Paragraph

1. Restates thesis statement.

2. Briefly restates or
1) Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions. 2) People who have
summarizes main points
small living quarters or less time for pet care should appreciate these
raised in essay.
characteristics of cats. However, many people who have plenty of space
3. Makes a statement about
and time still opt to have a cat because they love their personalities. 3)
the topic raised in the thesis
In many ways, cats are the ideal house pet.
statement.