Grade 5 · Writing · Lesson 2

Plan Multi-Paragraph Essays with Clear Introductions

A strong essay is built on a plan, not on luck. Before you write a single sentence, decide what you want to say and how you will lead the reader through it. The most common shape is the five-part essay: an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. The introduction does the most work — it pulls readers in, gives them context, and tells them exactly what you will prove.

What this lesson teaches

1Plan a multi-paragraph essay using a five-part structure: introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion
2Write an introduction that includes a hook, a bridge, and a clear thesis
3Choose three supporting topics that each defend the thesis from a different angle
4Match introduction sentences to their purpose: hook, bridge, or thesis

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