Does anyone still use the five paragraph essay?

nonsequitured
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:55:21 +0000

On principle (the principle that I loathe having to write in a specific format) I strongly dislike the five paragraph essay. However, there are some benefits to this format (plus it’s been so ingrained in me I seem to do it naturally). So, much to my chagrin, I find that I am constantly writing 5 paragraph essays- but I do seem to be able to get away with 4 in compare/contrast essays.
Concerning your classmate, I think he/she is misinformed. What AP Graders find “disgusting” is a poorly written essay that doesn’t adequately answer the prompt, not the length (although it is generally better to opt for the longer essay)