Three Points/5 Paragraphs

3.5 JIVE

How To Write An Organized

On-demand Writing Every Time

Step One: The Beginning

Analyze the prompt Determine what you need to do Look at the power verbs and important words Organize your plan

Step Two: Organize

Outline your five paragraph essay

1. Introduction paragraph

2. Point 1

3. Point 2

4. Point 3

5. Closing or summary paragraph

Step Three

Write the answer Follow your outline Use strong support

The Introduction

Thesis Point 1 Point 2 Point 3

Transition* Use your transition reference

First Supporting Paragraph

Restate point one Support with details and examples

Transition*

Second Supporting Paragraph

Restate point two Supporting details or examples

Transition*

Third Supporting Paragraph

Restate topic three Supporting details or examples

Transition*

Closing or Summary Paragraph

Summarize Rephrase your main topic and points

Step Four: Make it Right!

Edit and Revise Your Essay Check your spelling and grammar Examine your answer for logic

(Does it make sense?) Review individual sentences

The Final Step

Read it again! Does it make your point? Will it persuade the reader?

Prompt:

Starting this school year, there will be no priority parking for seniors. All parking will be “first- come- first -serve.”

Write a letter to the site-based council expressing your opinion on this policy. Should it continue or should we go back to the way parking has been handled in the past?