Jessie+Moran+(PIE)

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 * P.I.E.** : The three layers of a paragraph

In order to write good essays, one must format thier paragraphs correctly. Each paragraph must be in P.I.E. format. By doing this you'll have a more organized paper, and your reader will be able to understand your point. P.I.E. is a great outline for developing the ideas in your essay. Once you have written the point, information, and explanation, the paragraph is complete.

__Steps__

1. Point: Write what you want to say about the topic. The point should relate to your thesis. 2. Information: Write down information from the text or experiences from your own life to support your main point. 3. Explanation: The explaination should answer the questions (so what?) or (who cares?). It should connect the information to the main point.

__Suggestions__

You should use the P.I.E. format for all of your essays because it helps make your paper clear. If you're reading an article for the essay, make sure to understand the author's main point. You may have to read the article a few times to understand it. Also, make sure your point is an opinion, and not a fact. Try to list as much information as you can, and make the explanations prepare your reader for the next paragraph.