Introductory Paragraph for an Essay

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Introductory Paragraph for an Essay
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Intro Paragraph

• Hook
• Topic Sentence THESIS STATEMENT
• Main Points briefly listed ROAD MAP

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Hook Sentence(s)

• Purpose to grab the attention of the reader
  keep them reading!
• Possible hooks
• Thought provoking question
• SAMPLE PEER PRESSURE
• Whats the matter? Are you chicken?
• I wondered about Joe. The beanie was pretty
  normal for him, but when did the cigarette become
  part of his outfit?

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Another Hook Scenario-scene

• Paint an image or picture for the reader
  describe a scenario/scene
• DO NOT USE THE WORD IMAGINE you may use the
  word picture
• SAMPLE HOOK ABOUT PEER PRESSURE
• Kyle was at the Highlands one Saturday with
  his buddies when a high school kid approached him
  and asked if he wanted some pot.

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More Hook Sentences

• Interesting fact or anecdote (story)
• Quotation or Dialogue
• Short dramatic statement or one word.
• SAMPLE HOOK ABOUT Animal Farm Tyranny.
• SAMPLE HOOK ABOUT Outsiders Gallant.
• Outrageous claim/fact/statistic

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Thesis Statement

• Purpose introduce your argument or position or
  issue
• Restate question or issue
• Indicate your position WITHOUT WRITING in this
  essay I will --NEVER DO THAT

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Road Map (list main points)

• Purpose lets reader know where the essay is
  headed and in what order main points will be
  addressed
• Sample
• THESIS One of the main themes of RTT is
  bravery sometimes comes in unexpectedly small
  packages. ROAD MAP Kipling demonstrates this
  through Darzees wife, who feigns injury, and
  through Rikkis final fight with Nagaina.