HOW TO OUTLINE AN INTRODUCTORY AND CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH

Mrs. Hyatt

Introduction

Basic Information The introduction is the first thing a

person will read in a paper. Therefore, it should be interesting, keep the readers attention, and encourage the reader to continue. The introduction should begin with a catchy opening.

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Introduction

Thesis StatementThe thesis statement is the main focus of

the paper boiled down to one concise statement. Major topics to be discussed (what is bullying, risk factors, effects, etc) should also be mentioned briefly.

Introduction Outline TemplateI. Catchy Opening (use information from

Good Beginnings and Happy Endings worksheet)

A. What is bullying? B. What are three risk factors of bullying?C. What are three effects of bullying?D. What is the title and author of the book we

read?1. How does this book relate to bullying?

E. Thesis Statement**Concluding sentence: Remember to end this

paragraph and introduce next paragraph.

ConclusionBasic Information

Your closing paragraph should summarize your thesis and leave the reader with something to think about. Here are some strategies for creating a strong closing:

1. Review your main points (what are your body paragraphs about?)

2. Emphasize the special importance of one main point (bullying is bad for everyone)

3. Provide a significant final thought for the reader (use happy endings for inspiration)

Conclusion Outline TemplateV. Conclusion (use information from Happy

Endings)

A. Summary of Bullying (20 words or less)

B. Summary of risk factors (20 words or less)

C. Summary of effects of bullying (20 words or less)

D. What lessons about bullying should a reader learn from reading this novel?

1. Lesson for bullies…

2. Lesson for victims…

3. Lesson for bystanders…