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MODEL
THREE-PARAGRAPH
ESSAY
E D D N 51 5
S T R E N G H T E N I N G Y O U R
R E A D I N G A N D W R I T I N G S K I L L S
T H E W R I T I N G C E N T E R
T O U R O C O L L E G E
D I V I S I O N O F G R A D U AT E S T U D I E S
Expository Essays Provide facts Give directions Explain ideas Define words
WRITING TOPIC: “Reasons why the Grand Canyon is a popular park”* THREE MAIN POINTS: History 2. Location 3. Uniqueness mages.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/AL/MontgomeryPublic/MacmillanIntAcademy/Uploads/DocumentsCategories/Documents/3_Paragraph_Expository_ESSA
First Paragraph: Introduction Sentence 1: Topic Sentence Also known as “thesis statement”: a single sentence that states topic and point-of-view Broadly indicates the argument of the paragraph Try to put it at the beginning of the paragraph
First Paragraph: Introduction Sentence 2: Extra Information about the topic sentence Example: Because the Grand Canyon is one of nature’s most awesome sights, it is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
First Paragraph: Introduction Sentence 3: Order sentence List points you will make in order of presentation. Example: Three reasons for its popularity are its history, location and uniqueness.
Second Paragraph: Body Sentence 5: Supporting Sentences Write one or two sentences that support first point. Example: There are many good stories about its exploration by the noted adventurer John Wesley Powell and his fellow travelers.
Second Paragraph: Body Sentence 6: Second Point Example: The Grand Canyon is also popular for its location.
Second Paragraph: Body Sentence 8: Third Point Example: Uniqueness is another reason for the Grand Canyon’s popularity and fame.
Second Paragraph: Body Sentence 9: Supporting Sentences Write one or two sentences that support the third point. Example: The spectacular view of the Colorado River a mile below the rim, the canyon’s enormous size, and its beautiful forms and colors of rocks are breathtaking sights.
Third Paragraph: Conclusion Sentence 11: Concluding Summary Sentence Reword the transition sentence from paragraph1 to paragraph 2. Example: The park’s history, location and uniqueness make it one of the most magnificent canyon’s in the entire world.
After writing your conclusion: ➢ Review what you have written… ➢reread essay to make sure it follows in logical sequence ➢make sure you support your claim with evidence ➢be sure sentence flow is smooth ➢add transitional phrases to connect thoughts or ideas ➢check for grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling errors