5-paragraph Essay

• Introduction: Hook, background, thesis statement (Education)

Hook: Leading to the topic (mention the topic)- Generally
 Background: Explain/ clarify HOOK- Adding information/ explain in
detailed/ context/ situation---supporting for HOOK----clearly understanding
Thesis statement: ----Narrow the topic: what aspects-----Guide the content
for the body (oversea study---Theme…..) Map for the body/ plan for the
body
-----Define style of writing: Language: In this essay we will discuss …..
 HOOK
• Definition/ description
A/B/C..............is a heated-debated/ conversial issue........................
A/B/C ............attract lots of concern/ pay attention to.........................
A/B/C.......is paid lots of attention to/ concern people.........................
Many people concern about....................................................................
• Importance
A/B/C ....................Play an important role in .............................
A/B/C....................is vital/ neccessry/ important to....................
One of the most important factor that have huge impact/ influence on ......is......
• Trend
A/B/C.............is becoming common/ popular.............................................................
A/B/C.............is on-going trend .......................................................................................
It is obviously seen that/ undeniable that/ there is no doubt that........................................
 PRACTICE
1. Today, TV channels provide man’s sport shows more than women’s sport shows, why?
Should TV channels give equal time for women’s sport and men’s sport?
2. Some people think spoken communication is more powerful than written communication.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Nowadays it is not only large companies that can make films. Digital technology enables
anyone to produce films. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
4. Some people think that mental strength is the most important factor for success in sports.
However, some others believe that it is more important to have strong and fit people. Discuss
both views and give your opinions.
5. People are having more and more sugar-based drinks. What are the reasons? What are the
solutions to make people drink less.
6. The use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the advantages?
7. Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing
computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, TV channels provide man’s sport shows more than women’s sport shows,
why? Should TV channels give equal time for women’s sport and men’s sport?

• Sports show: Common/popular

attract people’s attention
Spectators/ viewers
Players/ join/ take part in/ participate in/ evolve
Complain: More time for men
Requirement: Disagree/ agree
Sports shows are becoming more and more popular in may countries because they can
attrack a larger number of male and female players and viewers. However, many people
complain that TV channels supply more man’s sport shows than those for women. In
my opinion I trongly believe that men and women should be given equal time in those
sport shows.
 Developing ideas:
• Statement---Example/evidence
• Statement Explanation ……Example
• Statement…> Experiences (Anecdote)
• Statement…> Opinions- Illustration
• Statement …> Reasons …> Example
• Statement …> Facts….statistics (cited from)
• Statement ….> scenarios …..(If…..2)
 Conclusion
• Summary:
Restate main ideas (paraphrase the introduction)
Expanding:
- Advice/ suggestions
- Opinion
- Prediction
- Warning
- Recommendation