PPT-Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs

English 1 Introductions Introductions function exactly as the term implies to introduce your reader to your topic your main points and your argument Objectives Draw your reader into your topic. Start out with a WOW!. Definition. The opening paragraph in a conventional essay or composition. .. The . primary purpose . of an . introductory paragraph . is to . attract . the . reader's attention . 2-3 sentences. Anecdote: . a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or . person (Example: pg.225). OR. Description: use sensory details. Example: . . I . open my bedroom door on a warm Saturday morning, and the crisp, clean colors shimmer in the sunlight. My brightly colored bedspread covers the fluffy pillows; not a speck of dust lingers on my shiny new dresser; a small desk sits by the window, completely clear of clutter. This is my dream! Please help me make this dream a reality by allowing me to redecorate my bedroom. Then, I’ll be able to organize all my belongings and create a new design to reflect my personality.. Finish it!. Learning Target. Concluding paragraphs. TSWBAT write a final sentence that concludes their paragraph. Finish your paragraph. Don. ’. t leave us hanging - complete your paragraph!. It is important to bring your ideas/opinion to a close.. What is the concluding sentence?. It is the last sentence in the paragraph which closes the paragraph so that the reader is not left expecting more .. Forming . the concluding sentence . . 2- You can summarize the main . TOPIC SENTENCE. A . topic sentence tells the reader what the paragraph is all about.. TOPIC AND MAIN POINT. Every good topic sentence has two parts:. 1. Topic . 2. Main . Point. TOPIC. A topic is WHO the paragraph or story is about.. -a group of paragraphs that develops a central idea. 2. Structure of an Essay. Introductory paragraph. -General Information. -Thesis statement. Developmental paragraphs (3 or >). -Topic sentence. PARAGRAPH. A paragraph is a group of sentences that develops a . main idea. . . The . beginning of a paragraph signals that a . main . idea . will be introduced. . Parts of a Paragraph. MAIN IDEA. : is clearly . What do you notice about the techniques Margaret Thatcher uses to persuade her audience to support her?. Choosing Your Points. Mind map the techniques that Thatcher uses to persuade her audience to support her.. PARAGRAPHS Definition and rationale PIE paragraphs Creating Paragraphs Using the PIE Paragraph Approach Peer Response for PIE Paragraphs Topic sentences Transitions 9 WHAT ARE PARAGRAPHS ? Paragraphs Make it clear to your reader that you are at the end of your essay.. Consider using . a transition . signal:. In conclusion, …. In summary, …. In the end, …. When all things are considered, …. Make it clear to your reader that you are at the end of your essay.. Consider using . a transition . signal:. In conclusion, …. In summary, …. In the end, …. When all things are considered, …. introductory paragraph begins with a sentence or two that engages the reader’s . attention - the hook.. Add a few sentences if necessary to transition to your thesis statement. Perhaps add some background information.. introductory paragraph begins with a sentence or two that engages the reader’s . attention - the hook.. Add a few sentences if necessary to transition to your thesis statement. Perhaps add some background information.. Essay Structure. English 10. Define that please.. ar·gu·men·ta·tive. Adjective. 1. given . to expressing divergent or opposite views.. 2. using . or characterized by systematic reasoning. Components an introduction.