Structure of an essay (4 paragraphs)

Introduction

General statements about the topic [3-4 sentences]

Thesis statement [State your stand + part of the topic statement + 2 reasons]

Body 1

Topic sentence [Topic + Controlling idea]

Supporting details [Several sentences to explain or describe and/or support the
controlling idea in your topic sentence]
Examples [if any]
Concluding sentence

Body 2

Topic sentence [Topic + Controlling idea]

Supporting details [Several sentences to explain or describe and/or support the
controlling idea in your topic sentence]
Examples [if any]
Concluding sentence

Conclusion
Summarize your ideas [Restate your thesis statement]
You could either offer solutions, make predictions, or make a recommendation