The Basic Four Paragraph Formula For An Excellent SAT Essay

Yes, this is a formula – a formula for success on the SAT. With only 25 minutes to complete a well-written essay, students need a strategy to succeed. This is it.

Achieve this and you will have done well.

• Paragraph 1 Main Idea
  • Includes a Thesis Statement
• Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence – Point A
  • Supported by Vivid Details and/or a Personal example
• Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence – Point B – Opposite/Different Perspective from Point A
  • Supported by Vivid Details and/or a Personal example
• Paragraph 4 Strong Conclusion
  • Connects back to the Thesis Statement