WHAT IS THE FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY?
The traditional five-paragraph essay consists of three main parts: the introduction, the body and the conclusion. Below is an overall structure of the five-paragraph essay.
The Introduction
The first paragraph of an essay is the introduction. The introduction can be further broken down into three parts.
1. The Lead In
The introduction usually begins with a general perspective of the topic. This first part of the introduction is called the “lead in.”
For example:
My father passed away when I was a little girl. However, for as long as I can remember, I have never felt his absence because my mother was always there for me through all the good and bad times.
