4. Top Bun: Introduction Meat / Toppings: Body Paragraphs Bottom Bun: Conclusion

5. Introduces the essay and sets the expectations of the reader. Do…Don’t… Attract your reader's attention. Make it too long! Provide a preview of what will be accomplished in the essay. Introduce your evidence and specific details. Explain the purpose of the essay (thesis) Write: “In my essay..”, “I will tell/explain..”, etc.

6. Brings closure to the reader, summing up your points, and providing your final thoughts on the topic. Do…Don’t… Begin with a strong and clear concluding transition for the paragraph. Focus on a minor point in the essay. Include a brief summary of the essay’s points. Present new information. Present thoughtful ideas to help the reader think about your points / topic. Write: “The end!” or “Hope you liked my essay.”

7. Introduction:  Introduce Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey”.  One - two sentence gist of “The Hero’s Journey”.  One sentence gist about Percy relating to “The Hero’s Journey”.  State your thesis: Percy Jackson from The Lightning Thief aligns to (stage) and (stage) from “The Hero’s Journey”. Conclusion:  Begin with a strong transition to introduce the conclusion.  Restate your thesis with a brief explanation as to why it’s true.  Concluding statement

8. Pairs: Pairs: Construct your introduction using the template. You may refer to the model paragraph on the chart paper. “The Hero’s Journey” by Joseph Campbell presents__________ ___________________________________________________. Each stage of “The Hero’s Journey” develops_______________ ___________________________________________________. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan develops_______________ ___________________________________________________. Percy Jackson from The Lightning Thief aligns to (insert stage) and (insert stage) from “The Hero’s Journey”.

9. Intro: “The Hero’s Journey” by Joseph Campbell presents the stages that all heroes must follow in order to achieve their quest. Each stage of “The Hero’s Journey” develops the main character to become the archetype of a hero. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan develops Percy from a 12 year old boy to a demi-god. Percy Jackson from The Lightning Thief aligns to (The Ordinary World) and (Entering the Unknown) from “The Hero’s Journey”. Conclusion: Therefore, Percy Jackson follows (insert your own stage / Ordinary World) and (insert your own stage / Entering the Unknown) of Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey”. Percy Jackson begins his journey as a misunderstood boy. He travels to a new world, Camp Half-Blood, where he begins his transition to a demi-god. Through these stages, the archetype of a hero is viewed through Percy’s journey as he enters Camp Half-Blood.

10.  Begin writing your first draft with your introduction & conclusion.  Use two of the following paragraphs: 1.End of unit, 2.Lesson 10, 3.Lesson 12.

11. Post-it: What did you find easy and challenging about writing an introduction and conclusion?