How to Write a 2-Paragraph & 5-Paragraph Essay?

Adding a paragraph in your essay includes many sections. One is the introduction part that will introduce the topic and what it means, the other is the body which contains the paragraph that are supporting the relateable information to the topic, and last is the conclusion that is having the conclusion of the topic or we can say summarizing the essay in one paragraph. But this is only possible if you are writing a long essay. But what if you need to write a 2-paragraph essay?

Quick Takeaways

• To write a 2-paragraph essay you do not need to add introduction lines. You should make sure that you are only adding information that is necessarily related to the topic. 
• However, if you are writing a 5 para essay, you must read the following points- 

1. Introduction paragraph
2. Three-paragraph body
3. Conclusion

However, you must read till the end so that you get a better understanding of how to write a 2-paragraph and 5-paragraph essay.

How to write a 2-paragraph Essay?

If the writer is instructed to write a 2-paragraph essay it can be easy to write and can be wrapped up quickly but it is challenging too as writing 10 to 15 sentences in 2 paragraphs contain all the necessary information. As per the needs, an essay is to have three sections mainly: introduction, body, and conclusion but if the teacher wants to check the ability of the student for writing the essay is given mainly. Here is the most efficient way to write a 2-paragraph essay:

• Writing an introduction in a 2-paragraph essay is not compulsory or you can just write one line for the introduction as writing a long introduction is unnecessary in a 2-paragraph essay.
• Try to write 3 to 5 sentences in each essay by avoiding unnecessary lines. So that your essay is effective
• The structure of the essay should be the same as every essay. Covering the information and the concluding sentence.
• As you have to write only 2 paragraphs try to avoid additional points and the example that is an unnecessary party for writing.

Outlining of 2-paragraph:

• Opening statement paragraph 1: In the first paragraph, the writer has to start by introducing the main point of the topic. Then should follow all the supporting factors of the topic.
• Opening statement paragraph 2: The second paragraph should be relatable to the first paragraph and try to avoid irrelevant sentences.
• Concluding statement: The concluding statement is done in one line and is the same as summarizing the content. 

How to write a 5-paragraph essay?

The 5-paragraph is an essay format that is mainly used by students in academics. However, it’s not tough to write a 5-paragraph essay. A 5-paragraph essay consists of one paragraph of introduction in which you have to give the introduction of the topic, three paragraphs for the body to support the essay, and write the information. And the last one is the conclusion that is the conclusion of the essay. Mainly the 5-paragraph essay is used by the students for educational assignments. You can also add a definition paragraph.

Format for writing the 5-paragraph essay:

Following is the format in which you will need to write the 5-paragraphs-

1. Introduction paragraph:

This paragraph is for introduces the topic so that the reader who is going to read the essay will be able to know what this essay is for and what to expect. In the first paragraph, the writer should clearly explain what the entire essay consists of but don’t explain too much in the paragraph. The explanation is done in the following paragraph where you can write details of the topic.

2. Three-paragraph body :

These paragraphs will have the details of the topic. The paragraph should have relevant content that explains the topic, try to avoid irrelevant content. Start the paragraph with the topic sentence and the explanation in the rest of the paragraphs. Try not to write unnecessary sentences concisely in 5-paragraphs with the relevant content only.

3. Conclusion :

in the concluding paragraph, you have to summarize the whole paragraph and make a short paragraph of them.

Steps for writing an essay of 5-paragraphs:

• Choosing the subject in which you can write relevant details that is supporting the three paragraphs.
• After choosing the subject you have to do research on it and collect the information. always try to collect the details more than least synchronize them in three paragraphs. Remember to put a question mark in the required titles of the essay.
• After completing the research part, outline the essay–

1. The introduction paragraph: containing the introduction of the essay
2. First body paragraph: write down the main parts of the essay and supporting sentences below paragraphs.
3. Second body paragraph: Write the supporting sentences of the essay that is relatable to the first paragraph.
4. Third body paragraph: here also write the supporting details to the essay.
5. Conclusion paragraph: it contains the summary of all three paragraphs. 

Conclusion:

For writing the 2-paragraph essay we have to keep in mind that the essay needs to conclude in 2-paragraphs, so try to write the important information and avoid the unnecessary points. also for a 5-paragraph essay try to write the paragraphs that are connected and don’t jump out of the context.