Writing a intoductory paragraph

This lesson we learned to write a proper introduction of an essay. On first class we learned about thesis statement and the next class we learned about hook and transition. In order to make a complete introductory paragraph we need to include a hook, transition, an a complete thesis statement.



The Hook - Designed to grab attention immediately and give some indication about the essay’s topic .
                          1. Personal examples
                              2. Quotations
                              3. Facts or statistics
                              4. Rhetorical questions
                              5. Current events
                              6. Contrast to the thesis statement
                              7. Definition

The Transition - Moves the reader from the hook to the driving force of the essay .

The Thesis - Makes the contract with the reader about what will be discussed without a
announcement.