Persuasuve Writing- The Introduction

The Introduction
Definition: The introduction is a CLEAR STATEMENT of the main point of the composition

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE INTRO?
A “hook” or attention getter
3 Subtopics that will turn into your body paragraphs
Your THESIS STATEMENT – one clear sentence stating what your composition is about

WHAT IS A “HOOK”?An opening sentence that attracts or “hooks” the reader’s attention
INTERPRET your hook (put it into your own words)

Sample Introduction “hooks”:
A powerful statement
Snake bites kill hundreds of people each year!
A quotation
“The IPOD is the most popular gift this year.” – Al Bundy
A statistic or fact
Studies show that students who do their homework are more likely to do well in school than students who do not.
A question
Did you know that ....?