How to Comment on a Text · Step 2
Move from understanding the structure to building a clear and balanced paragraph step by step.
In Step 1, you learned the internal structure of a strong paragraph. In this step, you now use these five parts in a clear order and begin to shape a complete paragraph of your own.
Strong paragraphs do not only contain the right parts. They also move forward in a clear logical sequence.
This step helps you understand how the five parts work together so that one paragraph feels connected, balanced and purposeful.
Step 2 is about turning structure into actual writing.
You begin with one clear idea, support it with evidence, explain its meaning, make it concrete and then bring the paragraph to a clear conclusion.
Instead of writing everything at once, you build your paragraph step by step — until it feels balanced and complete.
Follow this sequence. Each part has a clear function.
Topic Sentence
State your main idea clearly and take a position.
One reason… · A key argument is that… · At the heart of this issue is…
One important reason to regulate social media more strictly is the protection of young users.
Evidence
Add one concrete fact, example or reference.
According to… · Studies show… · The text suggests…
Recent studies show that teenagers spend several hours a day on social media platforms.
Explanation
Explain how your evidence supports your idea.
This shows that… · This suggests that… · This means that…
This shows that constant exposure can influence self-image and emotional well-being.
Example / Detail
Add a short illustration or situation.
For example… · A good example is… · In practice…
For example, unrealistic beauty standards online can create pressure on young users.
Concluding Sentence
Show why your idea matters in the bigger context.
Overall… · Taken together… · On balance…
Stronger regulation can therefore help create a safer environment for young users.
The five parts matter most when you see how they work together inside one complete paragraph.
This example shows how one clear point can be developed step by step.
Topic Sentence: One important reason to regulate social media more strictly is the protection of young users. Evidence: Recent studies show that teenagers spend several hours a day on social media platforms. Explanation: This suggests that social media plays a major role in shaping how young people see themselves and others. Example: For example, unrealistic beauty standards online can create pressure and insecurity. Conclusion: Stricter rules can therefore help create a safer digital environment for young users.
The paragraph works because each sentence does a different job, but all five sentences still move in the same direction.
Combine the five parts into one clear paragraph.
One clear idea, developed step by step.
A strong paragraph does not jump between ideas. It develops one clear point in a logical sequence from beginning to end.
Make sure you can recognise the internal order of a strong paragraph.
In the first practice task, you do not write a paragraph yet. Instead, you rebuild one by putting its sentences into the right order.
This helps you focus on the internal logic of a paragraph before producing more of your own writing.
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