Essays are up to 3-5 body paragraphs, your intro paragraph explains what your essay is about but DO NOT add any evidence in your intro. Your thesis is at the end of your intro, the easiest way to write a thesis is to put your main ideas in chronological (first to last) order. Example: if your writing about why people should keep snakes as pets your thesis would be something like this: People should keep snakes as pets because they are loving, they are easy to take care of, and they don't cost much to take care of. Because the first point in your thesis is "They are loving" this means your first body paragraph should have evidence about how snakes are loving. Body paragraphs are easy, you find evidence for your key points and you elaborate (explain why they are important) on them. AFTER EVERY PIECE OF EVIDENCE YOU ELABORATE. And make sure you site your information. In closing paragraphs you just restate your prompt and thesis. For example: In conclusion, snakes are loving, easy to take care of, and don't cost much that is why people should keep them as pets.
