Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs No pain for me

Introduction and Conclusion Paragraphs No pain for me this time…

The Introduction Paragraph l The first paragraph in a paper that introduces your topic and thesis statement l Contains 3 main parts: Attention-Getter / Hook l Lead-in (introduce the topic) l Thesis statement l

A Visual l Think of the introduction paragraph as an upside down triangle. General Hook/Attention Getter Introduce topic/Lead-in Thesis Statement Specific

Attention Getter / Hook The very first sentence(s) that gets the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more l VERY general introduction of the topic l l Some options: l l l Shocking statistic Startling story Quotation Setting the scene Description NO QUESTIONS

The Transition Sentence/Lead-in l The sentences between the attentiongetter and thesis statement l Helps narrow the topic from general to specific l Acts as a transition between attentiongetter and thesis statement

The Thesis Statement l The most important sentence in the paper l Last sentence of introduction paragraph l Tells exactly what the paper will be about l Sometimes, it will present the order of the supporting material that will be in the paper

The Conclusion Paragraph l The last paragraph in an essay that neatly wraps up the paper l Contains 3 main parts Restate thesis l Identify main points l Powerful statement/clincher l

A Visual l Think of the Conclusion as a triangle. Restatement of Thesis Specific Important Points Powerful Statement General

Restate thesis l Summarize thesis without repeating yourself l The most specific part of the conclusion l Should include a transition to indicate that this is your concluding paragraph

Identify Main Points l Just like the lead-in/transition sentence only backwards l Makes the topic larger to become more general and less specific l Smoothes out the conclusion paragraph

Powerful Statement/Clincher l Last sentence of the last paragraph l Give the paper finality l Similar to an attention getter because it should make the reader think and leave an impression l Most general part of the conclusion paragraph

Introduction Paragraph (P 1) l Will monsters destroy or be destroyed? The versions of “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” have twists and turns that will keep you guessing. When comparing and contrasting the original to the remake there are similarities and differences through the story line, characters, and the setting.

Conclusion Paragraph (P 5) l Finally, the comparisons and contrasts between the original and remake are revealed. The story line, characters, and the setting pull back the curtain on human nature and one’s ability to become one’s own worst enemy. In time of turmoil, would you be your own “monster”?

Compare Introduction l Will monsters destroy or be destroyed? The versions of “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” have twists and turns that will keep one guessing. When comparing and contrasting the original to the remake there are similarities and differences through the story line, characters, and the setting. Conclusion l Finally, the comparisons and contrasts between the original and remake are revealed. The story line, characters, and the setting pull back the curtain on human nature and one’s ability to become one’s own worst enemy. In time of turmoil, would you be your own “monster”?

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First Point: Story Line (P 2) The first area of emphasis is the story line and how it is similar and different between the original and the remake. In the Rod Serling’s version along with the remake, the power has gone out on a suburban street. In the text Voice One states, “Electricity’s off” (pg 142, line 75). Also in the remake during a community meeting, the power goes out. On the other hand,