5 Paragraph Essay – Factual Essay (Iva)

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A Step-by-Step Guide 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY – FACTUAL ESSAY

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Guide to Factual Writing

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5 Paragraph essay Factual essay

A Step-by-Step Guide5 Paragraph essay Factual essayFACT- A Fact is " something that actually exists; reality; truth.FACTUAL DESCRIPTION- To factually describe something is to present it as it is or appears to be.The purpose of most FACTUAL writing is to communicate ideas or answer questions. FACTUAL Writing;Gives information about a topicExplains ideasGives directionsShows how to do something

What is a factual Essay?How to describe; an event/ a process/ a place/ an object

Think of the main pointsOrganize these points In a logical sequenceWrite the paragraph in simple present tense (For events use past tense)Use link words like (first, then, next, finally)Follow the word limit 150 WORDS

Points to RememberWhat do you do???Dont panic.Follow this plan

Write about your favourite pet

Step by step;Start with your main idea or topic The Topic Sentence (Use key words from the prompt The Title of the Essay)You ONLY Need Three Ideas...Three reasons that show your topic sentence is trueAnd three examples for each of your reasons Thats all you need for the start of a great essay!!!

Its easy.. Lets begin!5 paragraph Essay!Introduction (1 Paragraph)+Body (3 Paragraphs for the 3 reasons/points)+Conclusion (1 Paragraph)_________________________________Total = 1+3+1= 5 Paragraphs The 5-PARAGRAPHS essayEach paragraph must include:Topic SentenceThree ExamplesConclusion

A paragraph should not be lessthan five sentences.

Use Correct Paragraph Form Start with a topic sentence/main idea that uses the key words from the prompt. Then write three reasons that prove the topic sentence is true. Then end with a conclusion: Finish with a sentence that restates your topic sentence My favourite pet is my dog, Romeo. using different words. INTRODUCTION: Paragraph 1 My favourite pet is my dog, Romeo. He is cute and easy to care for. Playing with him is lots of fun. He always takes care of me. I have never had a better pet.

The Introduction -Your First SentencesTopic Sentence/Main IdeaConclusionReasons (3)Restate each reasons as the topic sentence for each of the next three paragraph

Reason 1 Paragraph 2Reason 2 Paragraph 3Reason 3 Paragraph 4Body Paragraph 2,3 & 5Body of your essayParagraph 2: Reason #1Topic Sentence (Restates Reason #1 from the Introduction He is cute and easy to care for. )3 Example Sentences (Prove your Topic Sentence)Concluding Sentence (Restates Topic Sentence from Reason #1)

Paragraph 2Romeo is cute and easy to care for. He is a tricolour Sheltie, mostly black with white and a bit of brown. Caring for him is easy because I simply have to make sure he has fresh water and food every day. I exercise him by throwing his toys. Because he is good looking and doesnt require much care Romeo is a good pet.

Paragraph 2Restates Topic Sentence in IntroductionFirst Reason in Paragraph 2 Second Reason in Paragraph 3 Third Reason in Paragraph 4 Conclusion (Restate Topic Sentence)

As you can see, Romeo is a great pet. I am proud of him and he doesnt require much care. Playing with him is very pleasurable. I am always safe because he watches over me. Romeo is a wonderful pet.

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