Moving to the Five

Paragraph Narrative Essay

A Write On Activity

How do you move from the

graphic organizer to a five
paragraph essay?
I had a surprise
party.
Only family
Really shocked
Held at zoo

Grandma made
my favorite cake.
Triple layer
Chocolate
Trick candles
Biggest piece

My eighth birthday was the

best one I ever had.
My parents gave
me the best gift
of all.
Puppy
Goldy
Best friend

As you can see, my

eighth birthday was
a most memorable
celebration.

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.
The introductory paragraph is formed
from the topic sentence.

My eighth birthday was

the best one I ever had.

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.
In a narrative essay it answers these
questions:
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.
I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents
surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked
my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and
family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Who?

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.
I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents
surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked
my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and
family. It was a wonderful celebration.

What?

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.
I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents
surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked
my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and
family. It was a wonderful celebration.

When?

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.
I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents
surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked
my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and
family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Where?

Begin with the introductory

paragraph.

I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents

surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked
my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and
family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Why?

Dont forget the hook!

The biggest, best birthday everthat would describe my
eighth birthday! My parents surprised me with a party at the
zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many
gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

to
indent!
And remember
The biggest, best birthday everthat would describe
my eighth birthday! My parents surprised me with a party at the
zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many
gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Use vivid words as you

write the next
Pa3 paragraphs
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Paragraph 2

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I had a surprise
party.
Only family
Really shocked
Held at zoo

Grandma made
my favorite cake.
Triple layer
Chocolate
Trick candles
Biggest piece

My eighth birthday was the

best one I ever had.

Paragraph 4

My parents gave
me the best gift
of all.
Puppy
Goldy
Best friend

As you can see, my

eighth birthday was
a most memorable
celebration.

Remember to use transition

words! TheyA help make
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connections for the
reader.
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It all began with..

I had a surprise
party.
Only family
Really shocked
Held at zoo

Grandma made
my favorite cake.
Triple layer
Chocolate
Trick candles
Biggest piece

My eighth birthday was the

best one I ever had.

Later

My parents gave
me the best gift
of all.
Puppy
Goldy
Best friend

As you can see, my

eighth birthday was
a most memorable
celebration.

The last square will be

the summary paragraph.
I had a surprise
party.
Only family
Really shocked
Held at zoo

Grandma made
my favorite cake.
Triple layer
Chocolate
Trick candles
Biggest piece

My eighth birthday was the

best one I ever had.
My parents gave
me the best gift
of all.
Puppy
Goldy
Best friend

As you can see my

eighth birthday was
a most memorable
celebration.

Summary Paragraph
As you can see, my
eighth birthday
was a most
memorable
celebration.

Can Include:
Concluding sentence
Summary of other paragraphs
Feeling sentence
Question
Exclamation

Summary Paragraph
As you can see, my eighth
birthday was a most memorable
celebration. The party at the zoo,
a delicious cake, and a special
gift made it a memorable birthday.
I think it was a superb way
to remember the day I was born.

The Five Paragraph Essay

Lets read the final product!

1. The Introductory Paragraph

The biggest, best birthday everthat would describe my
eighth birthday! My parents surprised me with a party at the
zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many
gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

2. First Square
It all began with a surprise party at the zoo thrown by my
parents. No one mentioned my birthday all morning so I figured
everyone had forgotten it. I was shocked when my mom drove me to
the zoo parking lot, and everyone jumped from behind cars shouting,
Surprise. Only close family was invited.

3. Next Square
After that we went to my Grandmas house. She had made
my favorite cake. It was a triple-layer chocolate delight. I blew
and blew at the candles until I finally realized they were trick
candles. Grandma gave me the biggest piece, yummy!

4. Next Square
Later my parents gave me
the best gift of all. It was a
fuzzy golden retriever puppy. I
named him Goldy. He is still
my best friend today.

5. Summary Paragraph
As you can see, my eighth
birthday was a most memorable
celebration. The party at the
zoo, a delicious cake, and a very
special gift made it a memorable
birthday. I think it was a superb
way to remember the day I was
born.

Follow these steps to create a

fantastic five paragraph essay!