The P.I.E. Paragraph
Point = What is the point of this paragraph? What claim is being made? Often, the point is the TOPIC SENTENCE.
Information = How is the point supported with specific data, experiences, or other factual material? The information is the evidence used to support/develop the point.
Explanation = What does the provided information mean? The explanation is the writer’s analysis, elaboration, evaluation of the point and information given, connecting the information given, connecting the information with the point (topic sentence) and the thesis.
Thesis
Body
Point 1:
Topic Sentence:
- Information (support):
- Explanation
Point 2:
Topic Sentence:
- Information (support):
- Explanation:
Point 3:
Topic Sentence:
- Information (Support):
- Explanation
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