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5 Paragraph Essay - Factual Essay (Iva)

This document provides a step-by-step guide to writing a 5 paragraph factual essay. It explains that a factual essay communicates ideas or answers questions by giving information about a topic. It instructs the writer to choose a main topic, organize 3 main points in a logical sequence, and write each point as a separate paragraph with a topic sentence, 3 examples, and conclusion. The document then provides an example of introducing the topic of a favorite pet in the first paragraph before expanding on 3 reasons for choosing that pet in the following 3 body paragraphs. It concludes by restating the main topic.

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5 Paragraph Essay - Factual Essay (Iva)

This document provides a step-by-step guide to writing a 5 paragraph factual essay. It explains that a factual essay communicates ideas or answers questions by giving information about a topic. It instructs the writer to choose a main topic, organize 3 main points in a logical sequence, and write each point as a separate paragraph with a topic sentence, 3 examples, and conclusion. The document then provides an example of introducing the topic of a favorite pet in the first paragraph before expanding on 3 reasons for choosing that pet in the following 3 body paragraphs. It concludes by restating the main topic.

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5 PARAGRAPH ESSAY

FACTUAL ESSAY
A Step-by-Step Guide

WHAT IS A FACTUAL ESSAY?

FACT- 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;

1. Gives information about a topic


1. Explains ideas
2. Gives directions
3. Shows how to do something

POINTS TO REMEMBER

How to describe; an event/ a process/ a


place/ an object
1. Think of the main points
2. Organize these points In a logical sequence
3. Write the paragraph in simple present tense
(For events use past tense)
4. Use link words like (first, then, next, finally)
5. Follow the word limit 150 WORDS

WRITE ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE PET

What do you do???


Dont panic.
Follow this plan

ITS EASY.. LETS BEGIN!

Step by step;
1. Start with your main idea or topic The Topic
Sentence (Use key words from the prompt The Title
of the Essay)
2. You ONLY Need Three Ideas...

Three reasons that show your topic


sentence is true

And three examples for each of your


reasons

Thats all you need for the start of a great


essay!!!

THE 5-PARAGRAPHS ESSAY

5 paragraph Essay!
Introduction (1 Paragraph)
+
Body (3 Paragraphs for the 3 reasons/points)
+
Conclusion (1 Paragraph)
_________________________________
Total = 1+3+1= 5 Paragraphs

USE CORRECT
PARAGRAPH FORM

Each paragraph must include:

Topic Sentence
Three Examples
Conclusion

A paragraph should not be less


than five sentences.

THE INTRODUCTION YOUR FIRST SENTENCES

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

Topic Sentence/Main
Idea

Reasons
(3)

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.
Conclusi
on

BODY PARAGRAPH 2,3 & 5

Restate each reasons as the topic sentence for each of


the next three paragraph
Reason 1 Paragraph 2
Reason 2 Paragraph 3
Reason 3 Paragraph 4

Body of
your
essay

PARAGRAPH 2

Paragraph 2: Reason #1
Topic 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 2
Romeo 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.

CONCLUSION

Restates Topic Sentence in Introduction


First 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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