What this trains
Strong paragraphs do not just collect ideas. They develop one clear reason in a logical sequence.
This step helps you recognise the internal structure of a paragraph and understand what each sentence is doing.
Step 1
Understand how one strong paragraph works
Before you write a full comment, it helps to understand the basic unit it is built from: the body paragraph. In this step, you focus on the internal structure of one paragraph and learn how its sentences work together.
A paragraph builds one clear line of reasoning
In a strong comment, each paragraph develops one clear reason for your view.
That means you do more than state an opinion: you guide your reader through a short line of reasoning that is clear and convincing.
Once you understand this internal structure, your writing becomes easier to plan, easier to read and much more effective.
The five building blocks of one paragraph
A strong paragraph usually moves step by step. Each sentence has a different job, and together they create one clear line of reasoning.
01
TS
Topic Sentence
Start the paragraph
State your aspect and stance in one clear sentence. Your reader should immediately understand what this paragraph is about.
Example
One important reason to regulate social media more strictly is the protection of young users.
02
EV
Evidence
Back it up
Add one checkable fact, quote, number or reference. This is where your paragraph becomes grounded rather than merely opinion-based.
Example
Recent studies have shown that teenagers spend several hours a day on social media platforms.
03
EXPL
Explanation
Show the meaning
Explain why your evidence supports your point. This is the crucial thinking step: what does the fact actually show?
Example
This matters because constant exposure can influence self-image, attention span and emotional well-being.
04
EX
Example or Detail
Make it concrete
Add one short detail or case that helps the reader picture your point more clearly. It should support your argument, not open a new one.
Example
For example, content that promotes unrealistic body ideals can put considerable pressure on young users.
05
CS
Concluding or Link Sentence
Wrap it up
End by linking your paragraph back to the guiding question or towards the next paragraph. This gives your reasoning shape and direction.
Example
Stronger rules can therefore help create a safer digital environment for young people.
The structure you should remember
The five parts matter most when they create a clear movement from one sentence to the next.
What gives a paragraph direction
A strong paragraph does not just contain the right parts. It moves forward in a clear way. One sentence introduces the point, the next supports it, the next explains it, another makes it concrete, and the final one rounds the idea off.
Point
→
Evidence
→
Explanation
→
Example
→
Conclusion
This is not a rigid formula. But if your paragraph follows this kind of movement, your reasoning will usually feel clearer, more connected and easier to follow.
What makes a paragraph work
A strong paragraph moves forward with a clear line of reasoning. Each sentence has a specific job: it introduces a point, supports it, explains it, makes it concrete and brings it to a close.
When this movement works, your paragraph feels clear, connected and purposeful.
What comes next?
Now it is time to use the five building blocks in real paragraphs.
Move on to Step 2
In the next step, you apply the paragraph structure and practise how the different parts work together in real examples.
Go to Step 2 →