Hello everyone, this is David Taylor. I am here to talk to you today about the five paragraph essay. The five paragraph essay goes by different names, such as the basic essay, academic essay, or 131 essay. However, the name I want you to remember throughout this lesson is the easy essay. I will show you three formulas for writing the five paragraph essay, which will make it easy for you to write and use in your other courses. The first formula is the magic of three. Three has a special place in our culture, and we will use it to create our five paragraph essay. When given a general topic, like the essential characteristics of a good parent, you will come up with three key characteristics. Similarly, when dealing with a controversial topic like women in frontline combat duties, you will come up with three main points to support your position. Repetition is important in your main points, as it helps with organization and signaling structure to the reader. The repetition of words like first, second, and third in separate paragraphs makes the essay clever and well-organized. Another important aspect is the essay formula for the thesis. Every essay needs a thesis statement, which is your opinion on the topic. To create a thesis statement, use the formula of combining the topic with your position or opinion. Remember, no matter the topic, whether it's general, controversial, or academic, you can apply the magic of three and the thesis formula to create a well-structured and easy-to-write five paragraph essay.
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