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Introductory Paragraph for an Essay
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Intro Paragraph
HookTopic Sentence: THESIS
STATEMENTMain Points briefly listed:
ROAD MAP
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Hook Sentence(s)Purpose: to grab the attention of the
reader– keep them reading!Possible hooks:
Thought provoking question
SAMPLE: PEER PRESSURE
What’s the matter? Are you chicken?
I wondered about Joe. The beanie was pretty normal for him, but when did the cigarette become part of his outfit?
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Another Hook: Scenario-scene
Paint an image or picture for the reader– describe a scenario/scene
DO NOT USE THE WORD “IMAGINE”– you may use the word “picture”
SAMPLE HOOK ABOUT PEER PRESSURE:
Kyle was at the Highlands one Saturday with his buddies when a high school kid approached him and asked if he wanted some pot.
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More Hook Sentences
Interesting fact or anecdote (story)Quotation or DialogueShort dramatic statement– or one word.
SAMPLE HOOK ABOUT Animal Farm: Tyranny.
SAMPLE HOOK ABOUT Outsiders: Gallant.
Outrageous claim/fact/statistic
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Thesis Statement
Purpose: introduce your argument or position or issue
Restate question or issueIndicate your position WITHOUT
WRITING “in this essay I will” --NEVER DO THAT
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Road Map (list main points)Purpose: lets reader know where the
essay is headed and in what order main points will be addressed
Sample:THESIS: One of the main themes of “RTT” is
bravery sometimes comes in unexpectedly small packages. ROAD MAP: Kipling demonstrates this through Darzee’s wife, who feigns injury, and through Rikki’s final fight with Nagaina.