

Essays Introductions and Conclusions
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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Writing the Introduction and Conclusion

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Poll
WRITING THE INTRODUCTION
Which makes more sense in a timed writing assignment?
Introduction should be quick and to the point.
You should spend a lot of time for a perfectly detailed introduction.
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Multiple Select
Choose two to complete the sentence.
"The purpose of the introduction is..."
introducing the topic of the essay.
explaining the main ideas.
telling your opinion on the essay question.
introducing yourself to the reader.
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There are 2 ways to write an introduction:
General to specific
Paraphrasing the statement in the question
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1-General to specific:
1-Hook your reader with a general topic sentence.
2-Present your topic and lead to thesis statement.
3-Present your thesis statement.
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Sample Introduction:
General Topic Sentence: Function of history in modern life has become a heated topic of discussion.
Presenting the topic: People have been debating whether history is a useful source to learn or it is useless in today's conditions.
Thesis Statement: I personally believe history is very effective in changing the modern life.
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Sample Introduction:
General Topic Sentence: It is true that internet has changed the reading habits of the modern human.
Presenting the topic: Majority of people have shifted from reading the news on paper to reading them on online platforms.
Thesis Statement: However, in my opinion, newspapers will always be the main news source for people.
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Open Ended
1- Write a general topic sentence for the introduction.
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Open Ended
2- Present your topic, lead to thesis statement.
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Open Ended
Write you thesis statement.
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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