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Expository Letter Introduction. How to write a good intro!. What goes in the intro?. An introduction for an expository letter needs to include several things: Salutation (Dear Whoever,) Attention Grabber Controlling Idea. Attention Grabber. Grab your reader’s interest with:
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Expository Letter Introduction How to write a good intro!
What goes in the intro? • An introduction for an expository letter needs to include several things: • Salutation (Dear Whoever,) • Attention Grabber • Controlling Idea
Attention Grabber Grab your reader’s interest with: • An interesting fact • A startling statistic or percentage • A quotation • An anecdote or a scenario • A statement of wonder • A rhetorical question • A greeting/complement • Language from the topic SOMETHING to provoke thought and interest on your topic!
Controlling Idea • The statement that shows your reader the topic and sets the tone for writing. Ex. I believe that our school needs a class on childcare.
Intro with a greeting Dear Mrs. Wiggins, I know that you try your best each and every day to make our school great, but I have a suggestion that would make it even greater. A class on cooking would be a fun addition to the rigorous class load required of students at RMS. A cooking class would fill the school with delicious smells and delighted students.
Intro with a question! Dear Mr. Christian, Have you ever wondered what it would be like if everyone in the school had a chance to participate in a fun class outside of the normal classroom? A football class is just what the school needs to get kids out of the regular, mundane classroom and into a fun, hands-on learning environment.
DO NOT • Say: Hi, hello, hey, etc. • Say: My Name is • Say: Today I am going to talk about/today I will write about/let me tell you about… THIS IS ALL INEFFECTIVE WORD CHOICE! Also, do not: • Use bad or disrespectful language • Insert erroneous details • Give away too much of your detail
Ineffective INTRO Dear Mr. Chapel, Hi, my name is Hanna, and I have something to say about classes. I am going to tell you about Fun Class. It is where everyone has fun.
Ineffective Dear Mrs. Wiggins, We should have a class on something new. I like dog training. That would be fun.
Ineffective Dear Mr. Christian, I think a class on hunting is good. People should add it. Here’s why.