This is the INTRODUCTORY paragraph

Write “Background Information” here:

Information about the topic. After that, write
the “Thesis Statement” (general idea).
This is the BODY PART (body paragraphs)
Write the “Topic Sentence” here: The idea
that you have to develop in this paragraph.
Next, write “Details: Facts and reasons” and
“Specific Examples” to support the topic
sentence.

Write another “Topic Sentence” here: The

idea that you have to develop in this
paragraph. Next, write “Details: Facts and
reasons” and “Specific Examples” to support
the topic sentence for this paragraph.
This is the CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH
Use a concluding phrase first.
In conclusion, (“Paraphrase” the thesis
statement. Repeat it, but using other words or
“Summarize” the main ideas in the BODY.)
 Trujillo’s Tourist Attractions to enjoy on vacation

Going places to enjoy a good vacation involves a thoughtful

decision for tourists. However, visiting interesting places depends on
the kinds of attractions these places have for visitors, so Trujillo is a
good option for them. (This part is the “background information”:
The writer presents information about the topic that is necessary for
the reader to know. The background information does not present too
much information, but something that is necessary for the writer to
know about the topic. Also, this part attracts the reader’s attention to
the writing. The background information presents the information
about the topic in a very interesting way, so the reader can be
interested in reading the ideas in the next paragraphs.) Indeed, Trujillo
is a good place for tourists to visit on vacation for two reasons. (This
part is the “Thesis Statement.” Don’t forget to underline it. The
thesis statement is essential because it is the General Idea that
controls the total writing. The thesis statement is composed by the
topic in itself and the controlling part: “Trujillo is a good place for
tourists to visit on vacation” is the topic in itself. Meanwhile, “for
two reasons” is the controlling part. In other words, it is the limit that
the writer is going to use. The writer is going to write about this limit
– no more and no less than that limit.)

First of all, Trujillo has excellent archeological sites. (After you

finish the introductory paragraph, the writer presents the first Body
Paragraph. This body paragraph develops the first idea related to the
thesis statement. Then the first body paragraph needs a Topic
Sentence: “Trujillo has excellent archeological sites.” This topic
sentence is the Supporting Idea that supports the thesis statement and
controls this first body paragraph. The next sentences are the Details:
Facts & reasons, and specific examples that develop the first topic
sentence. It is important to add more sentences to completely support
the topic sentence in this first body paragraph). “Indeed, “La Huaca
del Sol y la Luna” is a great location where home or foreign tourists
might get information about our ancient culture while they spend a
great vacation time as well.” (This part is one of the details and it
shows the development of the first topic sentence. These detailed
sentences are Facts & Reasons that expand the explanation about the
first topic sentence. In the same way, there are more sentences that are
facts & reasons such as these ideas: “In this site, vacationers can also
buy souvenirs to remember their visit.” Later on, the writer presents a
specific example related to the facts & reasons previously presented:
“For example, my brother bought a very nice T-shirt in the store in the
archeological site, so he usually remembers his vacation in ‘La Huaca
del Sol y la Luna’.” After this detail is finished, you continue with the
next detail that follows the same organization presented above:
Detail=Fact & Reasons and also specific example. “Additionally,
“Chan Chan” is another exiting place for vacationers to visit in
Trujillo.” In fact, tourists would be able to spend time by enjoying the
greatest mud-made ancient city in the world. Many tourists take lots of
pictures. (Facts & Reasons) For example I took 400 photos in this
place. (Specific example) Moreover, as well as in “La Huaca del Sol y
la Luna,” visitors may purchase gifts that can remind them of a really
wonderful vacation moment in Chan Chan. (Facts and Reasons) For
instance, my father bout some pottery with Chan Chan ornaments.”
(Specific example). As you can see, this is a good organization of
ideas.)

The writer has to do the same with the second body part. Observe how
these ideas are well organized:
Second of all, Trujillo is famous for its beaches where tourists are
able to spend a nice time off for a while. (Topic Sentence: underline it)
As it is said, Huanchaco Beach is the most famous beach in Trujillo.
(Detail) As a result, hundreds of vacationers get nice moments around
this spot. In fact, there are many things to do at Huanchaco Beach.
(Facts & Reasosns) For instance, vacationers can try the well-known
“Caballitos de totora.” (Specific Example) Consequently, their
memories in Huanchaco Beach may be unforgettable for visitors since
riding “Caballitos de totora” represents a great vacation experience for
them.

Finally, the writer needs to prepare a concluding paragraph, so there

are two ways to prepare the conclusion. First of all, the writer can
paraphrase the thesis statement (restate the thesis statement) or
summarize the main ideas in the body paragraphs. Look:
To sum up, (Transition signal to present the conclusion) Peruvian
or foreign tourists can spend a good time visiting Trujillo because of
its excellent archeological sites and nice beaches. (It is a summary that
takes the first idea and second idea from the topic sentences in each
body paragraph). Peru is a country which has many different tourist
places, so next time not only can you visit Trujillo, but also you can go
to other places in our country. (The writer can add an extra comment
that does not present something large because the summary is giving
the final thought about the topic presented and possibly an extra
comment).

This is the composition without explanation about the organization

of the essay. Remember to underline the thesis statement, the topic
sentences in each body paragraph, and the transition words. Also,
remember that the title is not the thesis statement, but it is related to
the topic. Observe how this essay is presented and the necessary
indentation, punctuation and separation of paragraphs:
 Trujillo’s Tourist Attractions to Enjoy on Vacation

Going places to enjoy a good vacation involves a thoughtful decision for tourists. However, visiting
interesting places depends on the kinds of attractions these places have for visitors, so Trujillo is a good
option for them. Indeed, Trujillo is a good place for tourists to visit on vacation for two reasons.

First of all, Trujillo has excellent archeological sites. Indeed, “La Huaca del Sol y la Luna” is a
great location where home or foreign tourists might get information about our ancient culture while they
spend a great vacation time as well. In this site, vacationers can also buy souvenirs to remember their
visit. For example, my brother bought a very nice T-shirt in the store in the archeological site, so he
usually remembers his vacation in “La Huaca del Sol y la Luna.” Additionally, “Chan Chan” is another
exiting place for vacationers to visit in Trujillo.” In fact, tourists would be able to spend time by enjoying
the greatest mud-made ancient city in the world. Moreover, many tourists take lots of pictures. For
example, I took 400 photos in this place. Finally, as well as in “La Huaca del Sol y la Luna,” visitors may
purchase gifts that can remind them of a really wonderful vacation moment in Chan Chan. For instance,
my father bout some pottery with Chan Chan ornaments.

Second of all, Trujillo is famous for its beaches where tourists are able to spend a nice time off for a
while. As it is said, Huanchaco Beach is the most famous beach in Trujillo. As a result, hundreds of
vacationers get nice moments around this spot. In fact, there are many things to do at Huanchaco Beach.
For instance, vacationers can try to ride the well-known “Caballitos de totora.” Consequently, their
memories in Huanchaco Beach may be unforgettable for visitors since riding “Caballitos de totora”
represents a great vacation experience for them.

To sum up, Peruvian or foreign tourists can spend a good time visiting Trujillo because of its
excellent archeological sites and nice beaches. In addition, Peru is a country which has many different
tourist places, so next time not only can you visit Trujillo, but also you can go to other places in our
country.
Note: Observe how the essay is divided into INTRODUCTION, BODY and CONCLUSION parts and
each paet is well organized as you have in the way your ideas flow (general idea, supporting idea, details:
facts & reasons, and specific examples). Observe how the ideas keep UNITY and COHERENCE because
they are linked in a logic way and the information flows smoothly sentence by sentence without gap
information. Observe how the sentences are connected by subordinators, coordinators and transitions.