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Writing Introductions

Writing Introductions. Introductions. A strong introduction to an essay should be . . . Engaging (being with a ‘hook’) Informative Contain at least 5 to 7 sentences End with a clear and compelling Thesis Statement. 3 ways to begin introductions . . . . 1) Begin with a question. Examples:

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Writing Introductions

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  1. Writing Introductions

  2. Introductions • A strong introduction to an essay should be . . . • Engaging (being with a ‘hook’) • Informative • Contain at least 5 to 7 sentences • End with a clear and compelling Thesis Statement

  3. 3 ways to begin introductions . . . • 1) Begin with a question. • Examples: • What makes a good short story? • How do short stories reveal their universal themes?

  4. 3 ways to begin introductions . . . • 2) With a startling statement. • Examples: • Imagine a literary work with no conflict.

  5. 3 ways to begin introductions . . . • 3) With a famous quotation. • According to Wally Lamb, “A writer weaves a fabric of lies in hopes of revealing deeper human truths”.

  6. After you beginning “hook”, lead slowly into your THESIS STATEMENT. • Your THESIS STATEMENT explains to the reader what your essay is about, and should always include TAG (title, author, genre)

  7. In Formal Essays • Avoid first person and contractions • Always transition from one idea to the next • Use specific details and elaborate/develop your paragraphs • Use proper spelling and grammar

  8. Example . . . • Wally Lamb once said “A writer weaves a fabric of lies in order to reveal deeper human truths”. The validity of this statement can be seen in many stories, but more specifically in Chekhov’s short story “The Bet”. In Chekhov’s story, the universal theme that life’s most important values come from inside and not from material things is illustrated mainly through his use of irony, conflict and setting.

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