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How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay with the Sandwich Technique!

Author: Jamie Jarrin

What You Will Learn

This lesson is designed to give you (the student!) a better understanding on how to layout your essay. A great essay is structured a lot like a great sandwich! A great sandwich doesn't just include meat and bread, it's the fixings in the middle that help give a sandwich it's flavor -- the same goes for an essay. Please scroll through to learn more!

3 Minute Video - How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay

Please watch this short video on "How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay."

The video is only 3 minutes long, but be sure to take notes while you're viewing because you need to answer the questions below!

Questions After Viewing the Video

When you've finished watching the 3 minute video, (hopefully you took some notes or you'll have to go back and watch it again!), please take the quiz below. It's only 5 questions and should only take you a few minutes.

Additional Learning Resource

This is a presentation in Prezi that goes into more detail about writing an essay and using the sandwich technique.