What is the proper paragraph structure?

A.
topic sentence, concrete detail, commentary, concluding sentence

B.
topic sentence, commentary, concrete detail, concluding sentence

C.
topic sentence, concrete detail, concluding sentence, commentary

1 answer

The proper paragraph structure is A: topic sentence, concrete detail, commentary, concluding sentence.

In this structure:

  • The topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
  • Concrete detail provides specific evidence or examples that support the topic sentence.
  • Commentary offers analysis or insights about the concrete details, explaining their significance or how they relate to the main idea.
  • The concluding sentence wraps up the paragraph by summarizing the point made or linking it to the next idea.