WRITING A STRONG

INTRODUCTION

DON’T START YOUR PLAY WITH…

HELLO, MY NAME IS …

THESE ARE THE 1, 2, 3… THINGS I WANT TO TELL YOU

AND EVEN JUST REPHRASING THE QUESTION…

IT’S A SLOW START, AND WILL PUT YOUR AUDIENCE TO SNOOZEVILLE…

MAKE A SMART CALL…

GET CONTROL OF YOUR ESSAY WITH A STRONG HOOK AT THE BEGINNING TO

CAPTIVATE YOUR AUDIENCE. AN ATTENTION GRABBER

Do you ever feel as if you’re chasing a fumbling football?

The great Coach Lombardi once quipped, “Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

The Gators trudged into the locker room after a tough first half of play with the Gladiators. The players wondered how they could have lost control of the game; the Gladiators were considered an easy win. They couldn’t believe that coming late to practice, not completing their drills, and not reviewing the playbook would obstruct their path to an undefeated season.

Professional athletes who are multitalented in their career

dedicate over 80 hours a week to practice their skills in order to win

the game.

BUT! Be careful! The statistics CAN NOT BE OUTRAGEOUS! If it is

something that can be proved, then don’t use exact numbers.

An athlete wouldn’t think about stepping onto the playing field without consistently

being on time for practices, reading the

playbook, and having a winning attitude. In the same way, one should practice these good habits in order to be successful at work.

Teenagers are often influenced by celebrities.

Think about a celebrity who positively affects teens.

Write to explain how a celebrity can serve as a positive role model to teens.

Teenagers are often influenced by celebrities.

Think about a celebrity who positively affects teens.

Write to explain how a celebrity can serve as a positive role model to teens.

YOUR THESIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE IN YOUR

ESSAY…IT’S YOUR FOCUS POINT ON WHAT

YOU ARE WRITING,

Use your planning sheet to come upWith your reasons.

DO NOT WRITE…MY FIRST REASON, MY SECOND REASON…

READ ON WHILE I EXPLAIN MY REASONS…

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN READING MY REASONS?

OR ANY OTHER JIVE TURKEY OPENINGS.

HERE ARE SOME GREAT FORMATIONS!✔ In doing this, more learning will

take place, students will have to show their individuality in other ways than clothing, and campus visitors and intruders will be more recognizable.

✔ In learning to love one another, people will be joyful, there will be an overwhelming sense of unity and, most importantly, peace will finally reign.

✔ Being on time, being effectively prepared, and having a positive winning attitude are great habits to develop in order to be successful in your career.

NOW YOU WRITE A NOW YOU WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT!THESIS STATEMENT!

• Teenagers are often influenced by celebrities.

• Think about a celebrity who positively affects teens.

• Write to explain how a celebrity can serve as a positive role model to teens.

SHARE YOUR THESIS SHARE YOUR THESIS STATEMENT!STATEMENT!• Teenagers are often

influenced by celebrities.

• Think about a celebrity who positively affects teens.

• Write to explain how a celebrity can serve as a positive role model to teens.

NOW THAT WE KNOW THE NOW THAT WE KNOW THE GAME PLAN, LET’S LOOK AT GAME PLAN, LET’S LOOK AT

THIS INTRO!THIS INTRO!(ThIS Prompt Was about good work habits!)My English teacher always

remarks, “There’s no substitute for hard work.” Though I would never admit this to her, she is 100% right! Not only that, I see how this quote also applies outside our class; it also is vital in the workplace. You can’t just show up to your job and catch some ZZZZZZs! You actually have to work! It sounds easy, right? Actually, it’s not that simple. To be a quality worker, you must be punctual, positive and prepared. That is the formula for success!

WHERE IS THE WHERE IS THE HOOK?HOOK?

My English teacher always remarks, “There’s no substitute for hard work.” Though I would never admit this to her, she is 100% right! Not only that, I see how this quote also applies outside our class; it also is vital in the workplace. You can’t just show up to your job and catch some ZZZZZZs! You actually have to work! It sounds easy, right? Actually, it’s not that simple. To be a quality worker, you must be punctual, positive and prepared. That is the formula for success!

WHERE IS THE WHERE IS THE THESIS?THESIS?

My English teacher always remarks, “There’s no substitute for hard work.” Though I would never admit this to her, she is 100% right! Not only that, I see how this quote also applies outside our class; it also is vital in the workplace. You can’t just show up to your job and catch some ZZZZZZs! You actually have to work! It sounds easy, right? Actually, it’s not that simple. To be a quality worker, you must be punctual, positive and prepared. That is the formula for success!

THAT INTRO IS THAT INTRO IS WELL ON ITS WAY WELL ON ITS WAY

TO SCORING A TO SCORING A TOUCHDOWN!?TOUCHDOWN!?

NOW, IT’S YOUR TURN!!!!NOW, IT’S YOUR TURN!!!!

• Write an introductory paragraph, including a SHARP hook and THESIS, based on the prompt I give you! You WILL BE SHARING these with the class!

TIME TO SHARE!!!!TIME TO SHARE!!!!..