Writing an Introduction for an Informative Essay

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8th - 9th Grade

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The Introduction (Informative Essay)

ELA 8

Warren County Middle School

Mrs. C. Etabag

Poll

Weird Tech: Which would you rather have?

SMART BELT! Whenever you eat too much then sit down or stand up, the belt self-adjusts

A pressure-sensing toilet seat could monitor your bowel movements

Learning Goals: Today, I will

learn the different parts of an introductory paragraph
Introduction- 1^st Paragraph
Introduce the topic. (You may use a hook to make your essay more attractive to readers.) Thesis, write a thesis statement that contains all the main ideas that you want to write about.

Poll

Short Poll: Which would you rather have?

This is the outline for an informative essay.

As we move forward with our lesson, you will be completing every part in this outline to create a whole essay.
Today, we will zoom into the first paragraph- The Introduction!

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What are the components of an introductory essay? (Type your answer below)

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How would you describe a great essay introduction?

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The Introduction (Informative Essay)

ELA 8

Warren County Middle School

Mrs. C. Etabag

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