The 5 Myths of the 5-Paragraph Essay

Nigel Caplan, Deborah J. Crusan, Dana Ferris, Ann Johns, Luciana deOliviera, Christina Ortmeier-Hooper

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Abstract

Despite attempts to limit or discourage its use, the five-paragraph essay lives on in L2 writing classrooms, assignments, and assessments across the educational spectrum. The panelists dissect five myths that are often cited in support of this formulaic approach to writing and propose practical, effective alternatives

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Mar 23 2017

Disciplines

  • Arts and Humanities
  • English Language and Literature

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