writing your introduction english 6 my first argumentative essay ms. butler
TRANSCRIPT
What is an introduction?
An introduction is how you start your essay in one paragraph
An introduction gives your reader a chance to get to know the subject of your essay
An introduction has THREE PARTS.
How do you start an introduction?
Background information
An interesting fact
An interesting question
So, Ms. Butler…what’s the point?
Bud, Not Buddy Openings
Background informationExample: Bud, Not Buddy is a book about an orphan trying to find his father in the time of the 1930’s Great Depression.
An interesting factExample: Jazz was first born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but it made its way to Michigan to become a big part of the story Bud, Not Buddy.
An interesting questionExample: Did you know that there are at least 143 million orphans in the world today?
How do you finish an introduction?
A THESIS! You already wrote these in your Argumentative Packet and on the back of your circle map.
Please check to see if it needs revision.
Please copy this word for word when you are finishing your introduction.
Make sure to finish with a period and to separate your reasons with commas.
So what goes in the middle?
Connect your opening sentence to your thesis statement with 2 to 3 sentences
Include a variety of background sentences or questions
The whole introduction will be 5 sentences in length.
Example Introduction Set Up
First Sentence: Opening Line
Second through Fourth: Connecting Sentences
Fifth Sentence: Thesis.
Example Introduction 1
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is a book about an orphan trying to find his father in the time of the 1930’s Great Depression. Bud does not have it easy because he lost his mother when he was very young. Although he is struggling, many people enter the story and they become a part of his journey. Some people he trusts while others he does not. Bud did need help along the way because Mr. Lewis helps him get to Grand Rapids, Miss Thomas listens to his story, and Herman eventually allows Bud to stay with him.
Breakdown
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is a book about an orphan trying to find his father in the time of the 1930’s Great Depression. Bud does not have it easy because he lost his mother when he was very young. Although he is struggling, many people enter the story and they become a part of his journey. Some people he trusts while others he does not. Bud did need help along the way because Mr. Lewis helps him get to Grand Rapids, Miss Thomas listens to his story, and Herman eventually allows Bud to stay with him.
The Code Explained
Red=Opening Line to grab attention
Blue=Connected Sentence to link
Green=Thesis Statement to go on to the next paragraphs