Brainstorm the ideas you want to convey in your essay, and outline the five paragraphs before you start actually writing. Make sure you have a clear, concise thesis statement that will be the focus of your essay.
Write the introduction, being careful not to make it too wordy. The introduction should typically be around fouir sentences, and should end with a strong thesis statement as its last sentence.
Write three body paragraphs, each focusing on a major supporting point for your thesis. These paragraphs should be longer than the introductory paragraph, and each paragraph should begin with one of the major supporting points, then elaborate on that point.
Integrate transitions between the body paragraphs, so that the last sentence of one paragraph flows into the beginning of the next paragraph. For example ... (last sentence) Giving birth is undoubtedly a process that requires an immense pain threshold. (next paragraph) Despite the pain involved in giving birth, it is indubitably an amazing experience.
End your paper with a short conclusion paragraph that both sums up and expands upon the main points of the essay. Never use "in conclusion" in your final paragraph.
Proofread your essay to make sure there are no grammatical or spelling errors. Don't rely on a spell-check program, because it won't catch common errors such as using "it's" when you mean "its."