Essay Introduction Review

​There are three parts to the intro:

​Hook-draws your reader in

​Link-Links the hook to the thesis by providing background information.

​Thesis-Gives your opinion on the subject supported by reasons.

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​So..let's start with the thesis. I'm going to show you three thesis's and you'll decide which is strongest!

​Tickets for essay success:

​Use the broad idea hook!

​The issue of later school start times is a hotly debated topic.

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Your thesis should have clear opinion and reasons and the word and should come before your last reason:

​No I or we in your thesis!

​School should/should not start later because _____, _____, and ____.

• The issue of later school start times is a heavily debated topic. Some people believe school should start later. Others believe school start times should be earlier. School start times should not start later because it provides students more time for activities, it costs schools less, and later start times are better for parents.