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WARM-UP. --Do you have any questions about how to write an effective thesis statement? What are they? ---How do you edit your papers or essays? What do you look for? Do you have any specific strategies? . INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH.

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WARM-UP

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  1. WARM-UP --Do you have any questions about how to write an effective thesis statement? What are they? ---How do you edit your papers or essays? What do you look for? Do you have any specific strategies?

  2. INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah. Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. THESIS____________ ____________________ So what do you write for the first three to four sentences?

  3. Introduction DO DON’T Re-state the question “Since the dawn of man, slavery has been a problem” Just have a thesis statement Start with a definition • Be straightforward and confident • Set the tone and importance of essay • Open with an attention grabber • Intriguing example • Puzzling Scenario • Thoughtful quote or question

  4. The Introductory Paragraph

  5. An old Chinese proverb states that "without trials and tribulations, no one can become a Buddha." The proverb points to the idea that we can never become truly great unless we experience suffering. If we take an honest look at those things that have most helped us grow as individuals, we will notice a clear pattern: our most painful, difficult experiences are the ones that have truly stretched us. In his children's tale The Hobbit, J. R. R. Tolkien addresses suffering by demonstrating that it is only by facing the sometimes overwhelming obstacles and difficulties of life that individuals can truly grow, recognize their strengths and realize their potential.

  6. An introductory paragraph with a weak thesis Vague Many people believe that Dominican Republic is a wonderful vacation spot. It offers great beaches with beautiful sands and lots of attractive activities for people of all ages. That’s why people from all over the world make this part of the world their favorite vacation spot. My opinion of it is not quite the same. Weak

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