Writing Great Essays The Easy Way AWESOME Introduction

Writing Great Essays The Easy Way

AWESOME Introduction Paragraphs ! 1 2 3

Introduction Paragraph ! 1 2 3 At te Th n es tio Es is n G sa St et Cl y M ate ter in m a ch p en er t

Introduction Paragraph Rem e ! mber to us NOT anyth e in 3 rd p g but erson in litera a ry pa per Attention Getter Gets the reader’s attention It can: • connect the subject of your essay to a realworld event, person, or idea • begin talking more generally about the idea that you will eventually state as your thesis • ask a sophisticated, thought-provoking question (but not a “mickey mouse” one) • contain an important quote ONLY if you discuss it and transition from it smoothly to your thesis statement

Introduction Paragraph Thesis Statement This is what your essay is trying to prove. This is the “bull’s eye” you are trying to hit during your entire paper. Each body paragraph may focus on different ideas, but they each end with a connection to thesis.

Introduction Paragraph Essay Map 1 2 3 This tells the reader HOW you are going to go about proving thesis statement. It’s like a roadmap you show so that the reader will trust you, the writer, to take him/her to the end.

Introduction Paragraph Essay Map The Essay Map mentions every main point you will make in the essay in order to prove your thesis true. 1 2 3 You can write this in one, long sentence… or you can write it in three sentences.

Introduction Paragraph Essay Map Example: 1 2 3 Target is superior to Wal -Mart because it offers lower prices, a better selection, and higherbetter selection quality merchandise. higher-

Introduction Paragraph Clincher This sentence sums up the essay map points by mentioning them as a group. For example: All of these examples prove that Target is a better store than Wal-Mart. The clincher clearly ends the paragraph.

TERRIFIC Body Paragraphs (The FIRST) 1 This is your topic sentence for idea 1. (Remember to begin with an SBD) A 1 – set the context A 2 – example or quote A 3 – explanation / details = (SBD) B 1 – set the context B 2 – example or quote B 3 – explanation / details ( ) 1

TERRIFIC Body Paragraphs (The SECOND) 1 (Remember to use Transition. ) 2 This is your topic sentence for idea 2. A 1 – set the context A 2 – example or quote A 3 – explanation / details = (SBD) B 1 – set the context B 2 – example or quote B 3 – explanation / details ( ) 2

TERRIFIC Body Paragraphs (The THIRD) 2 This is your topic sentence for idea 3. (Remember to use Transition. ) A 1 – set the context A 2 – example or quote A 3 – explanation / details = (SBD) B 1 – set the context B 2 – example or quote B 3 – explanation / details ( ) 3

AMAZING Conclusion Paragraphs (SBD) 1 2 + 3