The body paragraphs in an informative essay should include

Each paragraph should:

-1. start with a topic sentences that provides the main idea the Main idea of the paragraph

-2. provide text based evidence : include information from more than one source including quotes (provide a context for each quote and cite each example

-3. transition to analysis of evidence (ask yourself: have i explained how this quote supports/proves my claim or thesis)

-4. provide another piece of evidence and logical analysis

-5. end paragraph with the link sentence (thesis / main idea) to make a strong connection (can be used as transition to next idea)