Byung-In Seo compares writingto building a house: One builds a basic structure and the individ-ual spark comes from personalizing the details, either decoratingthe house or the content of the essay.
I like this comparison because it suggests that structure is not the enemy of creativity. Just like a house needs a frame, writing may need organization. However, the important part is personalization. This makes me wonder whether the five paragraph essay actually leaves enough room for that individual spark.