Do Now: Which opening would you select for an essay on the world’s most practical joker: Hugh Troy. Why? (Enter on clicker) A. Nothing seemed unusual. In fact, it was a rather common occurrence in New York City. Five men dressed in overalls roped off a section of Fifth Avenue, and began ripping up the pavement. B. Hugh Troy was born in Ithaca, New York, where his father was a professor at Cornell University. After graduating, Troy became a successful illustrator of children’s books.

Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? “Begin at the beginning and you will go on till you come to the end: then stop.”

Introduction Action and Tension: Events Climax Conclusion: Resolution, final impression Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction?

Hooks reader’s interest Introduces your context/background Provides thesis/structure

Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? Lover Lawyer Hook

Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? 1.Begin with a startling statement. 2.Begin with a vivid example. 3.Describe a hypothetical situation that illustrates your thesis. 4.Make a comparison. 5.Offer a quotation that illustrates your thesis. 6.Ask a provocative or disturbing question. 7.Begin with a story or anecdote that is relevant to your thesis. 8.State a commonly held misconception and then correct it.

How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? It is possible to stop drug addiction in the U.S. in a short period of time. Begin with a startling statement.1. Begin with a startling statement. Erma Bombeck once said, “Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.” 5. Offer a quotation that illustrates your thesis.5. Offer a quotation that illustrates your thesis. Is it true that if we change any part of the world we risk unduly damaging life in other parts of it? Ask a provocative or disturbing question.6. Ask a provocative or disturbing question.

How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? Nothing seemed unusual. In fact, it was a rather common occurrence in New York City. Five men dressed in overalls roped off a section of Fifth Avenue, and began ripping up the pavement. 1.Begin with a startling statement. 2.Begin with a vivid example. 3.Describe a hypothetical situation that illustrates your thesis. 4.Make a comparison. 5.Offer a quotation that illustrates your thesis. 6.Ask a provocative or disturbing question. 7.Begin with a story or anecdote that is relevant to your thesis. 8.State a commonly held misconception and then correct it.

How do you NOT create a clear and compelling introduction? Do not make an announcement. Do not make an announcement. – I am writing to explain…or This essay will discuss… Avoid statements that may seem negative. Avoid statements that may seem negative. – This process may seem complicated but… Avoid an overly familiar or chatty tone. Avoid an overly familiar or chatty tone. – Man, did it surprise me when…

How do you NOT create a clear and compelling introduction? Don’t use the Dictionary Don’t use the Dictionary – Webster’s Dictionary defines the verb to snore as follows… Avoid platitudes or topics you don’t explain. Avoid platitudes or topics you don’t explain. – America is the land of opportunity and no one knows it better than Madonna. Do not refer to your own title. Do not refer to your own title. – As you can see from my title, this essay is about…

Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? “This is a story of prejudice and stupidity. My own. “ “This is a story of prejudice and stupidity. My own. “ How does this hook affect how you read the rest of the essay? Did it catch your attention? Why or why not? How does this hook affect how you read the rest of the essay? Did it catch your attention? Why or why not? 1.Begin with a startling statement. 2.Begin with a vivid example. 3.Describe a hypothetical situation that illustrates your thesis. 4.Make a comparison. 5.Offer a quotation that illustrates your thesis. 6.Ask a provocative or disturbing question. 7.Begin with a story or anecdote that is relevant to your thesis. 8.State a commonly held misconception and then correct it.

Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? Catches attention Connects to thesis Hook

Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? Choose one of the eight hooks for opening an essay. Working with your group, compose an alternative hook for this essay. Under- developed Does not catch the reader’s attention no r does it connect to the thesis Proficient Catches the reader’s attention but fails to clearly develop/connect to the thesis Advanced/ Well- developed Catches the reader’s attention AND develops the thesis.

“It’s been said you can’t judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way.” “It’s been said you can’t judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way.” Aim: How do you create a clear and compelling introduction? You never get a second chance to make a first impression!