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Four Paragraph Essay Intro Paragraph Offer something to catch the reader’s attention, a quote, statistic, fact or other device. Give sufficient background to make your point. Not too much though, be succinct. Avoid clichés. Thesis statement: The point you’re making. Body Paragraph #1* Topic Sentence #1: What is this paragraph about? How does it support your thesis statement? Concrete Detail #1: Evidence that supports your topic sentence, and your thesis (This can be a quote or paraphrasis from the text, or expert opinion). Commentary: Your opinion on how the evidence supports your topic sentence and your thesis statement. Commentary: Another sentence that elaborates on the connection between evidence and the topic sentence and the thesis statement. Concrete Detail #2: Evidence that supports your topic sentence, and your thesis. Commentary: Your opinion on how the evidence supports your topic sentence and your thesis statement. Commentary: Another sentence that elaborates on the connection between evidence and the topic sentence and the thesis statement. Conclusion: Ties together your topic sentence with the thesis. Body Paragraph #2* Topic Sentence #2: What is this paragraph about? How does it further support your thesis statement? Concrete Detail #1: Evidence that supports your topic sentence, and your thesis. Commentary: Your opinion on how the evidence supports your topic sentence and your thesis statement. Commentary: Another sentence that elaborates on the connection between evidence and the topic sentence and the thesis statement. Concrete Detail #2: Evidence that supports your topic sentence, and your thesis. Commentary: Your opinion on how the evidence supports your topic sentence and your thesis statement. Commentary: Another sentence that elaborates on the connection between evidence and the topic sentence and the thesis statement. Conclusion: Ties together your topic sentence with the thesis. Concluding Paragraph Restate your thesis, but paraphrase it. Offer a quote, or other device to support your thesis. You can also offer the reader a choice. Make yours sound like the best option. As in the intro paragraph, avoid clichés. For your ending sentence, like they say, “hit it home!” and “go out with a bang!”

*For an information paper, you need a topic sentence and three to four pieces of evidence (concrete details) and a concluding sentence. The evidence must be listed in order of importance or prioritized. You should also include transition words to join the evidence....