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Introduction ParagraphWhat is the purpose?
◦to get the reader’s attention ◦to introduce the subject of your
essay
How do you get the reader’s attention?General to Specific
◦Start with general statement and each sentence gets more and more specific.
◦Look at Paragraph 4
How do you get the reader’s attention?Anecdote
◦a brief story that illustrates your topic
◦1st person your own personal experiences
◦3rd person someone else’s experience
◦Look at Paragraphs 1 & 3
How do you get the reader’s attention?Historical
◦a brief (not detailed!) historical introduction
◦Look at Paragraph 2
Introduction ParagraphWhat is the purpose?
◦to get the reader’s attention ◦to introduce the subject of your
essay
How do you introduce the subject of your essay?◦with the THESIS STATEMENT
