3 Steps to Writing an Introduction

thesis

Finally, let the reader know what the focus of the essay will be. This is often your claim. DO NOT WRITE This essay will be about . . . The best strategy is to reword the bullets into a claim or make a claim if you're writing an argument essay.

give brief background

Once you have the reader thinking about your topic, give them one or two sentences of background information. Also, let them know what you read to learn about the topic . . . I just read . . . It was about . . .

hook the reader

Start your introduction by asking the readers a question that will get them thinking about your topic. Have you ever . . . ? is a good "go to" if you need help. NEVER WRITE - Have you ever read the article . . .