Introduction Overview
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This document discusses the key components of an effective introduction paragraph, including the hook, topic discussion, and thesis statement. It emphasizes that the hook should grab the reader's attention through techniques like questions, anecdotes, quotations or facts. The topic discussion should explain the hook and preview main ideas. Finally, the thesis should identify the topic, central idea and guide the essay in a limited, provable statement placed typically as the last sentence of the introduction. The document uses examples to illustrate best practices for crafting introductions.
Introduction Overview
- 1. Coleman 2016 The Introduction Paragraph
- 3. What If I said… Albert Einstein once said, “I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.“ Irvine Valley College has a fantastic environment in which students can accomplish their academic goals.
- 6. Introduction Purpose o Gains the reader’s interest o Informs the reader o Provides Tone o Previews the major points o Presents the thesis
- 7. Introduction Parts oLead In (Hook) oDiscuss Topic oThesis
- 8. The Lead In (Hook) General Statement Funnel Introduction General Specific
- 9. There are many places to study at Irvine Valley College. My favorite, however, is the new library.
- 10. The Lead In (Hook) Question Sometimes Rhetorical
- 11. Do you have a special place on campus that you like to go to study without interruption? My favorite place is the new library.
- 12. The Lead In (Hook) Anecdote Short Story
- 13. In 1731, Benjamin Franklin started something extraordinary that we still benefit from today. He founded the very first lending library. Here at Irvine Valley, our library is one of the most beautiful places on campus.
- 14. The Lead In (Hook) Quotation He said…
- 15. Malcolm Forbes once said, “The richest person in the world … couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library.” Here at Irvine Valley, our library provides endless education and is one of the most beautiful places on campus.
- 16. The Lead In (Hook) Fact Statistic
- 17. The IVC Library is open 6 days a week. It is open to students from 8 – 9 M-R, 8-3 on Friday, and 10-3 on Saturday. Not only does the library provides many hours to study, but it is also one of the most beautiful places on campus.
- 18. After the Lead In ... Discuss Topic
- 19. Discuss Topic… o Explain Hook o Preview Main Ideas o Get Ready for the Main Event!!! o Thesis
- 20. After Topic Discussion ... The THESIS
- 21. What is Thesis Statement? One Sentence that… o Identifies Essay Topic o Identifies Essay Central Idea o Guides Draft o Serves as Essay Map
- 22. Thesis Should … Demand Explanation Not Be Fact Fact: IVC has a nice library. Thesis: There are several reasons the library is the best place on campus.
- 23. Thesis Should … Be Limited and Provable Too Broad / Not provable: Everyone on campus loves the library. Limited/Provable Thesis: Many students enjoy going to the library for several reasons.
- 24. Thesis Should … Be Readily Identifiable – Usually last sentence of Introduction For OUR class, this is where thesis goes!!!!!
- 25. Thesis Should … Not Have GRAMMAR Errors. Most important sentence in essay shouldn’t have errors!!!
- 26. Let’s Review!!! o Introduction has • Hook • Tie-In • Thesis o Good Thesis has • Demands Explanations • Limited and Provable • Appropriate Location • Correct Grammar
- 27. Let’s Practice!!