Informative -Explanatory EssayThesis Statement

Basic Essay Structure Introduction

Thesis Body paragraph 1

Body paragraph 2

Body paragraph 3

Conclusion

Informative / Explanatory Thesis Statement States the main idea of the essay

Thesis must: Name the main topic of the essay Give brief description of what essay will

explain Give clear purpose to the essay

Examples It is possible to learn to eat healthier by

reading food labels.

To protect themselves against identity theft, consumers should understand how identity thieves work, guard their personal information, and learn how to fight back.

This 2nd example uses the body paragraph topics in the thesis. It’s an easy way to really keep the thesis focused.