my teacher is having us write a 6 paragraph essay about problems, i'm having trouble writing it.
I'll try to give you a few pointers.
Okay, so when writing an essay, you need an introduction and a conclusion. From what I've learned you must have a thesis, which is an angled or slightly opinionated statement, in your first paragraph (normally it's the last sentence in the intro, but follow whatever instructions your teacher if he/she says otherwise). Then, in the in next 4 paragraphs, your body paragraphs, you must add supporting details to back up your way of thinking expressed in the thesis. This is where you quote characters' dialogue or behavior (if this is an essay on a book) or scientific data (if this is an essay on science or math or something like that) or even historical info (if this is an essay on history). The conclusion should sum up the points you have made in the preceding body paragraphs, and add a little more insight on your position, as well as restate, not copy, your thesis. I hope this helped you. PEACE.