5 PARAGRAPHS IN THE ESSAY

The five paragraph essay follows a defined format. The first paragraph introduces us to the thesis of the essay and directs us to the three main supporting subtopics.

The second through fourth paragraphs are all similar in format. They individually restate the subtopics, and are developed by giving supporting information.

The fifth and last paragraph restates the main thesis idea and reminds the reader of the three main supporting ideas that were developed.

All of these paragraphs are important.
The introductory paragraph is the place in which the writer introduces the reader to the topic. It is important to make this a clear and limited statement. This is where the writer grabs the reader's attention. Because of its purpose, it is often the first sentence of the paragraph. It is followed by three subtopics that develop the thesis. Between this paragraph and all paragraphs of the essay, there needs to be some kind of a transition word, phrase, or sentence.

Next, the body of the essay contains paragraphs two through four. They are all similarly constructed. Their topic sentences are restatements, often in original form, of the three supporting ideas presented in the first paragraph. The subtopic of each of the body paragraphs is again supported by three or more supporting sentences. These cement, in the reader's mind, the relevancy and relationship of each of the subtopics to the thesis statement.

Finally, the fifth paragraph is the summary paragraph. It is important to restate the thesis and three supporting ideas in an original and powerful manner as this is the last chance the writer has to convince the reader of the validity of the information presented. Because the purposes of the first and fifth paragraph are so similar that some writers construct them at the same time. They will edit them, as necessary, as they do with each and every part of the essay.

It is important to reiterate that each of the paragraphs is joined together by a transition word, phrase or sentence. Transitions help the reader to follow the flow of the logic and sequencing. All of the essay types follow this basic transition format. However, there is more latitude with the narrative essay because of its nature.
To put it more visually,

Introductory Paragraph
General Topic Sentence
Subtopic One
Subtopic Two
Subtopic Three
Transition

First Supporting Paragraph
Restate Subtopic One
First Supporting Detail or Example
Second Supporting Detail or Example
Third Supporting Detail or Example
Transition

Second Supporting Paragraph
Restate Subtopic Two
First Supporting Detail or Example
Second Supporting Detail or Example
Third Supporting Detail or Example
Transition

Third Supporting Paragraph
Restate Subtopic Three
First Supporting Detail or Example
Second Supporting Detail or Example
Third Supporting Detail or Example
Transition

Closing or Summary Paragraph
Synthesis of main topic
Synthesis of Subtopic One
Synthesis of Subtopic Two
Synthesis of Subtopic Three

OFFICIAL DO'S & DONT'S

What you must not do

Don't try and find 'best friends' among your colleagues.
Don't try and get up, close and personal with your boss.
Don't try and seek audience from the next cubicle when talking on the phone.
Don't keep ring tones of your mobile very loud when at work.
Don't peep over your colleague's shoulders to read their emails.
Don't entertain jokes that have sexual overtones.
Don't comment on people's sense of dressing.
Don't try and seek unnecessary attention by constantly talking about your achievements.

What you must do

Do reply to office mails and try to use lower cases while typing as bold letters signify a scream.
Do keep you voice low while talking.
If you have a problem that may force you to stay away from work, keep your boss in the loop.
Do congratulate a colleague on his/her achievements even if you do not approve of his/her ways. Do not forget to shut you mobile phone during meetings.

EXAM FEEDBACK(JUNE)

Stage 1
Give me your introduction.

Do you play any sports?

What is the favorite sport in your town/city

What skill you want to learn in future

Stage2
Describe a speech you heard by someone
Where did you hear it?
Who was it?
How did it affect you?

Stage3
Is it good idea to introduce sports in school?
Why do children sometime don’t like to talk
How can you persuade children to talk?

Stage1
What is your name
what do you do
what are your responsibilities at your job place
do children ride bicycles in your country
is it safe for children to ride bicycles in your place

Stage2
Describe a famous personality you would like to meet

• Who is he


• Why would you like to meet him


• What effect would it have on you

Stage 3

Do you think the privacy of famous is invaded

Is being famous negative

Part – 1

a. Are people concerned about traditions and rituals in your state?
b. What is a ritual that you perform at home?
c. How do you socialize with people?
d. What are some birds common in your state?
e. What optional mode of transport you choose if you don’t get the usual one?

Part – 2
Describe a drama you have seen
What it was
Where was the venue
How did you feel about it?
Part – 3
a. How modern drama is different from the old ones?
b. How watching a drama is different from watching a movie?
c. Why dram is not as popular as movies?
d. How acting in a drama is different from acting in a movie?

Part – 2
Describe a stage of life you struggled the most?
a. Desire is the cause of all disasters in life. What is your opinion?
b. Can all these struggles be avoided if people are more cautious?
c. How can people make their old age safer?

WIRITING TASK 2

1)EVERY GOVERNMENT HAS MADE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION FREE . DO YOU AGREE THAT UNIVERSITY EDUCATION BE MADE FREE AS WELL OR SHOULD THE FEES BE PAID BY PARENTS OR STUDENTS.?

2).PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY IS IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME IN THIS COMPUTER WORLD . DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?

IELTS FEEDBACK (MAY)

Stage 1
Introduction

Tell about your home

Which is your best room in your house?

What can you do to improve your home?

What is the importance of sports for school children?

What will be the development in sports activities in future?

Stage 2
An activity you indulge in to maintain health
What it is
How long you have been practicing it.
How does it help?

Stage3
What can doctors do to improve health knowledge in patients?
What can teachers do to improve exercise among students?
2

• Stage 1
  
  What is your name?
  Do you work or study?
  Do you use lot of machines in you work?
  
  Stage 2
  
  Describe a stage of life which you enjoyed
  What was it
  How did you enjoy it
  Was it beneficial for you
  
  Stage 3
  
  What is the legal age of your country?
  Do you think it is appropriate?
  Is riding bicycles safe in your country?
  Do many visitors visit your place?
  What other celebrations are there in your religion other than marriage and birthdays
  Is it good to celebrate occasions like going abroad?
  
  
  
  WRITING TOPIC
  Some people consider economic success as the basis of happiness while others think so many other factors are needed. Discuss both the factors .what is your opinion?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

SPEAKING QUESTIONS APRIL

1.
Stage1

What kind of place is your hometown?
What is the most interesting part of your home area?
What kind of jobs do the people in your town /village do?
Is your hometown changing?
What is your favorite color?
Do colors characterize a person’s personality?

Stage2

Describe a person you would like to meet
· Who is he/she
· Why would you like to meet him /her
· What effect would the meeting have on you

Stage3

Who are the most influential people in your society?
Are there many heroes or role models today?
What are the qualities of a good leader?


2.
Stage1

What do most people do where you live?
What is the most important festival that you have in your country?
Do you think national celebrations are important?


Stage2

Describe a news story that you heard or read about

· What was it
· Where did you come to know about it
· What effect did it have on you

Stage3

What are the qualities of a good journalist?
What is the difference between the news stories these days in comparison to the past?
What kind of news do we hear/see these days?

SPEAKING QUESTIONS (MARCH)

STAGE1

INTRODUCTION

DOYOU WORK OR ARE YOU A STUDENT?



STAGE 2

DESCRIBE A DRESS YOU ONCE WORE AND ENJOYED

• WHICH WAS IT?


• WHAT WAS THE OCCASION?


• WHY DID YOU ENJOY IT?

STAGE 3

TALK ABOUT OCCASIONS WHEN PEOPLE WEAR FORMAL AND CASUAL CLOTHES?

DO YOU THINK PEOPLE WEAR MORE FORMAL CLOTHES NOW IN COMPARISON TO THE PAST?

WHAT TYPE OF NEWS DO YOU WATCH?

WHAT KIND OF NEWS ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?

SPEAKING QUESTIONS (FEBRUARY)

STAGE1

Introduction
Describe your Hometown
What is the Speciality of your hometown?
By which medium do u receive letter?
Whom do u like receving ltters from?
Have you visited any museums?
Do you think museums are important?

STAGE 2
Describe a study trip you have taken

• When did you make it?
• How did you reach there?
• What did you do there?
  
  2

STAGE1
what is your name?
Do you work or study?
what is successs?

STAGE2

Describe a success you had

• What was it?
• Why did you get it?
• How did you feel about it?

STAGE3

Do you think employees should be rewarded for their hard -work

Do you think swimming should be added in schools

Do you know swimming

what are the hazards of water sports

3

STAGE 1

What is your nickname?
How did you get your nickname?
How do your friends call you?
Tell me about your place.
When you were a child, did you ride a bicycle?
Do some people use bicycles as a mode of transportation?


STAGE 2

Do you agree or disagree that fashion is of great importance?
Describe fashion today.
Tell how fashion reflects ones personal style.


STAGE 3

What are the differences between fashion in the past and fashion of today?
Describe how fashion affects one’s mood and personality.
How is the fashion industry different in your country?
Does your country spend much in the fashion industry?

4.

STAGE1

What is your name?
How did you get here?
What activities do you have in your place during the summer?
Do people in your town like going to the provinces during the summer break?


STAGE 2

What sport event have you participated in?
When it happened.
Explain why you remember this event.


STAGE 3

How can you convince parents of elementary students to encourage their children to join sports?
How are sports helpful in school subjects?
What sporting events do you suggest schools include in their curriculum? Explain why these are your choices.



WRITING TOPIC

1. Society is based on rules and laws. A society cannot function well if an individual would
do what he wants to do.

2. In some countries parents educate their children at home, do you think the advantages of this out weigh the disadvantages. give your opininon.