Moving to the Five Paragraph Narrative EssayA Write On Activity

How do you move from the graphic organizer to a five paragraph essay?I had a surprise party.Only familyReally shockedHeld at zoo

Grandma made my favorite cake.Triple layer ChocolateTrick candlesBiggest piece

My parents gave me the best gift of all.PuppyGoldyBest friend

As you can see, my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration.My eighth birthday was the best one I ever had.

Begin with the introductory paragraph.The introductory paragraph is formed from the topic sentence.My eighth birthday was the best one I ever had.

Begin with the introductory paragraph.In a narrative essay it answers these questions:Who? What?When?Where?Why?

Begin with the introductory paragraph.I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Begin with the introductory paragraph.I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Begin with the introductory paragraph.I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Begin with the introductory paragraph.I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Begin with the introductory paragraph.I shall never forget my eighth birthday. My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

Dont forget the hook!The biggest, best birthday everthat would describe my eighth birthday! My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

And remember The biggest, best birthday everthat would describe my eighth birthday! My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

As you can see, my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration.Use vivid words as you write the next 3 paragraphs from you graphic organizer.I had a surprise party.Only familyReally shockedHeld at zooGrandma made my favorite cake.Triple layer ChocolateTrick candlesBiggest piece

My parents gave me the best gift of all.PuppyGoldyBest friend

My eighth birthday was the best one I ever had.Paragraph 2Paragraph 3Paragraph 4

As you can see, my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration.Remember to use transitionwords! They help make connections for the reader.I had a surprise party.Only familyReally shockedHeld at zooGrandma made my favorite cake.Triple layer ChocolateTrick candlesBiggest piece

My parents gave me the best gift of all.PuppyGoldyBest friend

My eighth birthday was the best one I ever had.It all began with..After thatLater

The last square will be the summary paragraph.I had a surprise party.Only familyReally shockedHeld at zooGrandma made my favorite cake.Triple layer ChocolateTrick candlesBiggest piece

My parents gave me the best gift of all.PuppyGoldyBest friend

As you can see my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration.

My eighth birthday was the best one I ever had.

Summary ParagraphCan Include:Concluding sentenceSummary of other paragraphs Feeling sentenceQuestionExclamation

As you can see, my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration.

Summary Paragraph As you can see, my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration. The party at the zoo, a delicious cake, and a specialgift made it a memorable birthday. I think it was a superb wayto remember the day I was born.

The Five Paragraph EssayLets read the final product!

The biggest, best birthday everthat would describe my eighth birthday! My parents surprised me with a party at the zoo. Grandmother baked my favorite cake. There were many gifts from friends and family. It was a wonderful celebration.

The Introductory Paragraph

It all began with a surprise party at the zoo thrown by my parents. No one mentioned my birthday all morning so I figured everyone had forgotten it. I was shocked when my mom drove me to the zoo parking lot, and everyone jumped from behind cars shouting, Surprise. Only close family was invited. 2. First Square

After that we went to my Grandmas house. She had made my favorite cake. It was a triple-layer chocolate delight. I blew and blew at the candles until I finally realized they were trick candles. Grandma gave me the biggest piece, yummy!3. Next Square

4. Next Square Later my parents gave me the best gift of all. It was a fuzzy golden retriever puppy. I named him Goldy. He is still my best friend today.

5. Summary Paragraph As you can see, my eighth birthday was a most memorablecelebration. The party at the zoo, a delicious cake, and a very special gift made it a memorable birthday. I think it was a superb way to remember the day I was born.

Follow these steps to create a fantastic five paragraph essay!