Most people will structure the paragraph incorrectly.  There are many mistakes made in writing that I will tell you to look out for. 

The first paragraph is where the writer introduces you to a certain topic.  It is extremely important to make your topic clear and to the point.  It is vital to the grab the reader’s attention here.  The paragraph should end with a thesis statement.  In the thesis, there should be three main supporting sub-topics to discuss.

A.    Open your paragraph with a clenching, interesting sentence

B.    Make thesis clear and to the point

C.    Re-read paragraph to make sure that you have introduced all supporting paragraph topics.

2.)      SUPPORTING PARAGRAPHS

The supporting paragraphs or the body, is where you need to support your thesis with details, facts, and statistics. Their topic sentences should only be a restatement of the thesis.  At this stage of the essay, restate the thesis to make sure that you are still on topic.  You must also make sure that you still have a relationship with the thesis statement. Be sure to compliment these paragraphs with transitional words or phrases.  A transition will show the reader how the writer is progressing.

A.    Restate the thesis

B. Re-read the paragraph to make sure you are staying on topic

C. Use facts and examples

3.)      FINAL PARAGRAPHS

The final paragraph is the summary paragraph.  You should restate the thesis and the supporting details in a creative and strong manner.  This should summarize the argument presented.  It should also highlight the topic sentence.  This should make your argument sound finished with no other questions left to answer.

A. Close the paragraph strongly by using a question, a phrase, a quote or a thought