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Re: The five paragraph essay
We were definently given the drill in middle school, but not as a rule in High school- especially not in honors classes.
I believe that the entire concept is to introduce and familarize students with a well structured, organized essay setup. Not to be used forever as a fit all solution, but just as a training example/template to squeeze and twist until it fits your needs. Perhaps that's the bit of explanation not taught in high school, and students are getting the wrong impression as they move into higher education? I'd imagine, if professors are already familiar and warn their classes not to attempt one.
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