Introduction/Conclusion

Thesis Statement

the formula Ts= qualification + Reason + Position

Hook

pulls the reader in and grabs their attention. It makes them interested in whatever you are writing about.The first couple sentences will help your reader decide whether they want to continue reading your essay or not.

Introduction includes:

A Hook Topic Thesis Statement

Conclusion Statement

Challenge them to think about the issue or take action

restate your Topic

Reference your body paragraphs one last time Summarize This is your last chance to convince the readers of your opinion

Restate your Thesis

Remind the readers of your position on the argument

parts of a conclusion

Restate your Thesis restate your Topic Conclusion Statement

topic

The middle part (Body) of the introduction paragraph is where you introduce your body paragraphs. You are giving the reader a BRIEF idea of what will be discussed in each body paragraph.

A introduction...

Verify the purpose of your essay Identify the MAIN issues or concepts State the relevance or importance of the topic Give a sense of structure or coverage of your essay

conclusion

explains what the original question was, how you explored it, and what you discovered.

introduction

beginning of your essay. It tells the reader what they will be reading about and sets the tone for your essay.

ways to hook reader

question feeling/ emotion exclamation complaint repetition description adjectives