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Writing an Introduction

Writing an Introduction. An Introduction to Introductions. Create a new document and label it “Introduction”. Open a New Document. An Introduction has three parts to it: Hook (anecdote/quote/interesting fact) Background information about what the paper will be about (very brief)

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Writing an Introduction

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  1. Writing an Introduction An Introduction to Introductions

  2. Create a new document and label it “Introduction” Open a New Document

  3. An Introduction has three parts to it: • Hook (anecdote/quote/interesting fact) • Background information about what the paper will be about (very brief) • Thesis Statement (introduces the topics of your body paragraphs) {Parts of an Introduction

  4. Start with your Thesis Statement, so you know what you’re paper is going to be about • We already wrote a Thesis Statement in our “Outsiders Paper” {Start at the End

  5. Label this: Thesis Sentence • Write a Thesis Statement about your opinions on: • Year-round School • The best candy/chip/food • The best pet • The best sports team • The best singing group/artist • The best movie/tv show • Your Thesis Sentence should include your feelings about the topic (NOT USING “I”) and two reasons why. • Example: The Green Bay Packers are the best football team because they have a great quarterback and they have a history of winning. Choose a Topic for Practice

  6. Now that you know what your paper is going to be about, you need to get people interested in reading your paper. • You need to hook them with: • An interesting quote/fact • Since 1919, the Green Bay Packers have won 13 championships, which is more than any other team in the NFL. • An anecdote • The Green Bay Packers are unique as a football franchise because they are not owned by money-hungry corporations or wealthy individuals. Instead, the Packers are owned and managed by 111,968 dedicated fans. • A quote • The great coach, Vince Lombardi, once said “If you don’t think you’re a winner, you don’t belong here.” {The Hook

  7. Label this: Hook • Look back at your Thesis Statement • Choose one of the three ways to start your Introduction • Practice writing your Hook • You can make up quotes/facts for today ONLY! {Your Turn

  8. The middle part of your introduction paragraph adds a LITTLE more information on your topic. • Give big picture information about your topic, nothing to specific. • You do not want to give away or reuse any ideas that you will write about in your body paragraph. Almost Done!

  9. The Green Bay Packers are a team that have brought about much joy and excitement to Packer fans and sports fans alike. {The Middle

  10. Label this: Middle • Try adding another sentence providing a little more information about your topic {Give it a try…

  11. Make sure it goes in the right order • Hook • Middle • Thesis Statement • Re-arrange your sentences in the correct order • Read through it a couple of times and make adjustments to make it a smooth read. {Let’s Put It All Together

  12. The Green Bay Packers are unique as a football franchise because they are not owned by money-hungry corporations or wealthy individuals. Instead, the Packers are owned and managed by 111,968 dedicated fans. The Packers are a team that have brought about much joy and excitement to Packer fans and sports fans alike. The Green Bay Packers are the best football team because they have a great quarterback and they have a history of winning. Green Bay Packers

  13. Pick one of the myths we have read so far (“The Flight of Icarus,” “Orpheus: The Great Musician,” or “King Midas and the Golden Touch”) and write an introduction paragraph for why it is a good myth. {One More Try

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