Descriptive essay

Structure of the 5-paragraph essay

1. Introduction

a. Hook: attract the reader’s attention

b. Background Information on the topic

c. Thesis Statement: 3 reasons/elements of description/narration/ causes/ consequences

2. Body 1: Reason 1: maintain healthy weight/loose weight

a. Mini-introduction on this reason/idea

b. Example 1/supporting detail 1

c. Example 2/supporting detail 2

d. Example 3/supporting detail 3

e. Mini-conclusion on this reason/idea; transition sentence which connects with Body 2

3. Body 2: Reason 2: mental health

· Repeat structure from Body 1

4. Body 3: Reason 3: physical health benefits

· Repeat structure from Body 1/Body 2

5. Conclusion

a. Restate the thesis statement (say with different words)

b. Provide recommendations

c. Call for action