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The Three-Part Introduction

The Three-Part Introduction. 1. The lead or the hook 2. The transition 3.The thesis. Thesis. The thesis is a statement of opinion, which the entire essay is designed to support. It tells the reader what the essay is going to be about and is often presented in a single sentence. . Thesis.

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The Three-Part Introduction

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  1. The Three-Part Introduction • 1. The lead or the hook • 2. The transition • 3.The thesis

  2. Thesis • The thesis is a statement of opinion, which the entire essay is designed to support. • It tells the reader what the essay is going to be about and is often presented in a single sentence.

  3. Thesis • The thesis of your essay should include your main argument and at least three “prongs” (reasons) that support it. • Each of these “prongs” will become the topic of one of your essay’s body paragraphs.

  4. Sample Thesis • This year, Peyton Manning will lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory because his arm strength keeps improving, he has had another year to work out his timing with receivers, and he now has Wes Welker to catch his passes.

  5. Sample Thesis • Main argument: This year, Peyton Manning will lead the Broncos to the Super Bowl. • Prong A:Arm strength keeps improving. • Prong B:Another year to work on timing with receivers. • Prong C: Now has Wes Welker to catch his passes.

  6. You Try • Write your own three pronged thesis.

  7. Hook Your Readers • Grab your reader’s attention with a bold, broad statement that is related to you thesis.

  8. Types of “Hooks” • Joke • Quote • Fact or statistic • Universality • Personal story • Vivid description • Comparison • Dialogue

  9. Sample Hook • “Peyton Manning has a noodle arm,” read the titles of many sports blogs at the start of last season.

  10. You Try • Write a hook that will start off your essay.

  11. Transition To The Topic • A transition connects the hook to the thesis.

  12. Transition • “Peyton Manning has a noodle arm,” read the titles of many sports blogs at the start of last season. • <Transition?> • This year, Peyton Manning will lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory because his arm strength keeps improving, he has had another year to work out his timing with receivers, and he now has Wes Welker to throw to.

  13. Sample Transition • However, as last season progressed, so too did Peyton’s football skills and confidence.

  14. Introduction Complete! • “Peyton Manning has a noodle arm,” read the titles of many sports blogs at the start of last season. However, as the season progressed, so too did Peyton’s football skills and confidence. This year, Peyton Manning will lead the Broncos to a Super Bowl victory because his arm strength keeps improving, he has had another year to work out his timing with receivers, and he now has Wes Welker to catch his passes.

  15. Introduction Complete

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