Introductory Paragraph

Persuasive Essay

The issue of uniforms becoming mandatory in public schools is an outrage.

Imagine being able to wake up every morning, roll out of bed, put on the same thing you wore the day before, and head off to school. Not only would you be able to do such a thing, but all of your friends were doing it, too! Sound too good to be true?

"People will learn to evaluate themselves by what they are on the inside, instead of what they're wearing on the outside, then our public schools should be able to require students to wear school uniforms."

This was a what Bill Clinton said in a speech he had given endorsing school uniforms in 1996.

And the winner is…

10. Strong feeling

28. Scenario

35. A saying

An hook needs to…

Clearly introduce the topicPull the reader inSet the tone

Which ones could you use?

Shocking statements –can attract people easily to join the conversation.

Scene hook – instructs the mind of the reader to picture the scene.

Literary quote hooks –Certain quotes from popular works could become really nice hooks.

Humorous hook –provide a statement that is ridiculously funny or absurd. Adding humor into your work makes the article more exciting and develops the reader’s interest into the topic.

Question hook – using question hooks in the article can actually lure readers to read the article. Start the essay with a question that requires the readers to answer and they become inquisitive to read the rest of the article.

Quotes from famous people – a popular and famous personality may have more authority and influence as compared to others. For instance, you can write a quote from Mahatma Gandhi’s speech while writing article on non-violence.

Best for formal writing

Use three of the ideas for beginnings to compose three

different hooks for your writing.

The shape tells it all

Hook- draws the reader in- sets the tone- SUBJECT of the essay

Background Information- provides context

- sets limits to scope of essayDirection- preview arguments-“Road map” - highlights main ideas

Thesis- specific and arguable - what you are trying to change- establishes PURPOSE and DIRECTION

Flow

Ideas transition easily from one part to the next

Doesn’t feel ‘clunky’ or forced Order makes sense and is an easy

read

A bicycle is a mechanism that has transported man for many decades. Nowadays, bicycling is a great way to move from one place to another in short distances. More people should use a bicycle for travelling short distances to protect the environment as well as their health. By riding a bicycle, people can decrease gasoline consumption, improve the quality of their lives, and protect the environment.

My Pick

3) She runs down the court. A bead of sweat rolls down her face. To her, this is the feeling of hard work. Many valuable lessons can be learned through sports that may dramatically help a teenager. Work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, leadership, passion, success, and failure: all of these can be learned through sports and used in various ways throughout the athlete’s life.