Examples introductory paragraphs



WRITING AN INTRODUCTION

Once you have determined where you are going with your answer and come up with a thesis, the next question is where does the thesis go? It’s simple. It goes at the last sentence of the Introduction. If the reader of your essay has to guess where your thesis is, you are in trouble! Always state it at the end of the Introductory Paragraph. Use this basic 3 step approach of organizing your introduction. Some people call it the upside down triangle. Start out general, become more specific and then end with your sharp and concise thesis statement.

Examples introductory paragraphs

Which of the following Examples (A or B) is an example of a well written introduction that ends in an exact thesis statement? Choose which the best example and underline the thesis.

Question: How can this school improve?

Example A:

Schools can always use improvement. Many feel that increasing electives for students can create a more diverse curriculum. Others recognize increasing technological opportunities as a step in the right direction. However, evidence shows that schools can rapidly improve by improving food choices, more educated faculty, and smaller class sizes.

Example B:

Some schools need to be improved while others do not. Many people believe our school needs to improve drastically. Others feel that it is fine the way it is and change is not a requirement. Either way, each person must decide for him or herself whether or not the school can and should be improved.

Now that we as a class have established which one works best, use one of the other questions from the Thesis worksheet and prepare an introductory paragraph with an exact thesis statement.

*As you get better at this format, be sure to include the following in your historical FRQ Introduction:

1) Establish Time and Place: (Preferably in the first sentence)

EX) Many changes were taking place in the United States at the dawn of the twentieth century.

2) NO LAUNDRY LIST:

- Refrain from throwing everything and everything you know about an era or topic just to sound good. Focus on your thesis and the topic of the question.

3) Do not forget to use the Sub-Topics or categories in your thesis.

- (EX) improving food, more educated faculty, and smaller class sizes) It will help you focus the remainder of your paper and remain organized to defend your opinion.

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SPECIFIC

GENERAL

• Begin with a general statement identifying the issue being discussed

• Become focused by stating your thesis.

• Get more specific by identifying some possible answers to the question

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