How to write an introduction Paragraph There are

There are 3 Main parts: 1. The Hook One way to make a hook:

Another way to make an interesting hook: Give a quote • “The art of

A third way to make an interesting hook: Ask a question • Did you

Introduction Part 2: After the hook comes the background sentences You might want to

Another bit of background information should be added: Why is this topic so important

Part 3 of your introduction paragraph: thesis statement Start with: • In this essay,

Review: What are three ways to make a hook? What are two bits that

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How to write an introduction Paragraph

There are 3 Main parts: 1. The Hook One way to make a hook: Give an interesting fact • 50% of the children in the world don’t get proper nutrition. (UNESCO, 2012) * You need a citation for a number - included in your works cited list at the end of your paper.

Another way to make an interesting hook: Give a quote • “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery” (Doran, 2014). * You need a citation for a quote - included in your works cited list at the end of your paper.

A third way to make an interesting hook: Ask a question • Did you know the temperature of the earth is rising? * If it is a common fact, you don’t need a citation. If your information is not common, then you need a citation.

Introduction Part 2: After the hook comes the background sentences You might want to include the definition of a key term • “Global warming is an increase in the earth's average atmospheric temperature that causes corresponding changes in climate and that may result from the greenhouse effect” (Dictionary. com). * You need a citation for a definition- included in your works cited list at the end of your paper.

Another bit of background information should be added: Why is this topic so important today? • Global warming is a serious issue which affects our farms, the weather, and the future of our planet. *Again, common facts don’t need a citation .

Part 3 of your introduction paragraph: thesis statement Start with: • In this essay, I will discuss… List the main ideas from each of your body paragraphs: • In this essay, I will discuss the data about childhood obesity, the causes, the health effects, and offer some solutions. What are the main ideas for each body paragraph for this essay?

Review: What are three ways to make a hook? What are two bits that you should include in the background? What is in thesis statement?