I find that the best format when writing 5 paragraph essays is using a three point thesis and arguing each point. This outline is really good for writing any 5 paragraph essay.
I. Introduction
a. Introductory Hook Statement
b. Background on topic
c. Three part thesis (3 topics you want to address in the paper)
II. Topic 1
a. Mini-thesis (What you want to say in this paragraph)
b. Example 1 and reason why
c. Example 2 and reason why
d. Conclusion (What you said in the paragraph)
III. Topic 2
a. Mini-thesis (What you want to say in this paragraph)
b. Example 1 and reason why
c. Example 2 and reason why
d. Conclusion (What you said in the paragraph)
IV. Topic 3
a. Mini-thesis (What you want to say in this paragraph)
b. Example 1 and reason why
c. Example 2 and reason why
d. Conclusion (What you said in the paragraph)
V. Conclusion
a. Restate thesis from paragraph 1
b. Summarize paper in a few sentances
