C Introductory Paragraphs

How to write an Introductory paragraph “ One today is worth two tomorrows.” Ben Franklin

When you write an introductory paragraph, keep in mind that . . . ,[object Object],[object Object]

Remember that the introductory paragraph . . . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Even though there are several ways to begin an essay, I recommended that you choose one particular method and perfect it. Why?

Because if you keep using the same method, you will . . . ,[object Object],[object Object]

Let us consider different types of introductory paragraphs . . . ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Examples of general statement introduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Examples of question introduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Quotation introduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In the next three slides you will view completed introductory paragraphs.

General statement introduction ,[object Object],Topic introduced Thesis sentence Lead in to thesis

Interrogatory introduction ,[object Object],Topic introduced Thesis sentence Lead-in to thesis

Quotation introduction ,[object Object],Topic introduced Thesis sentence Lead-in to thesis

Final reminders !!!! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Assignment: Write an introductory paragraph for the following topic. ,[object Object]

The next slides present a couple sample introductory paragraphs.

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