How to Construct an Informative Essay
by Emily Kohlbus
1. 1. Know your topic, audience, and purpose
2. 2. PLAN: Make an outline, mind map, or graphic organizer
3. 3. Write your rough draft
3.1. Start with a hook to grab reader's attention
3.2. Thesis statement: announces the topic of your essay
3.3. 3 body paragraphs
3.3.1. Each body paragraph should include a topic sentence, supporting details, transitions, and a concluding sentence.
3.4. Conclusion paragraph: The concluding paragraph will bring your essay full circle
3.4.1. Start by restating your thesis/main idea
3.4.2. Also, restate your three subtopics from your body paragraphs
3.4.3. The rest of this paragraph should be filled in with 1-2 key points from each body paragraph
3.4.4. Finally, write a concluding sentence to tie the ending of the essay to something you mentioned in your hook.