Communicating in Written English: A Guide to Prepare for College Level Reading and Writing by Green Victor

Author:Green, Victor [Green, Victor]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, pdf
Published: 2020-09-09T16:00:00+00:00

The Five-Paragraph Essay

One of the most common formats for essay composition is the five-paragraph essay. Although it is not the only format for writing an essay it is a useful model to keep in mind. As you begin to develop your composition skills this format can be adapted, expanded, and varied to create an unlimited variety of essays. The following advice will help you to better understand how to construct a proper essay.

Parts of this section on The Five-Paragraph Essay are adapted from the works of the late Harry Livermore who developed many useful materials for English students. I have used many of his materials for my students over the years, with his permission, and have found them to be an invaluable asset. I recommend conducting an internet search to find many of the materials that Mr. Livermore developed for the English classes at Cook Senior High School in Adel, Georgia. I have found his materials and method of explaining English concepts to be very useful for both my high school and college students over the years.

What follows is an adaptation of Harry Livermore’s advice on crafting a five-paragraph essay which has been combined with my own advice and suggestions which have been useful for my English students. An essay example is also included.

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