introduction overview
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Coleman 2016
The Introduction Paragraph
What If I said…
Albert Einstein once said, “I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.“ Irvine Valley College has a fantastic environment in which students can accomplish their academic goals.
Introductions
Introduction Purpose
oGains the reader’s interesto Informs the readeroProvides ToneoPreviews the major points oPresents the thesis
Introduction Parts
oLead In (Hook)
oDiscuss Topic
oThesis
The Lead In (Hook)
General StatementFunnel Introduction
General
Specific
There are many places to study at Irvine Valley College. My favorite, however, is the new library.
The Lead In (Hook)
QuestionSometimes Rhetorical
Do you have a special place on campus that you like to go to study without interruption? My favorite place is the new library.
The Lead In (Hook)
AnecdoteShort Story
In 1731, Benjamin Franklin started something extraordinary that we still benefit from today. He founded the very first lending library.
Here at Irvine Valley, our library is one of the most beautiful places on campus.
The Lead In (Hook)
Quotation
He said…
Malcolm Forbes once said, “The richest person in the world … couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library.” Here at Irvine Valley, our library provides endless education and is one of the most beautiful places on campus.
The Lead In (Hook)
FactStatistic
The IVC Library is open 6 days a week. It is open to students from 8 – 9 M-R, 8-3 on Friday, and 10-3 on Saturday. Not only does the library provides many hours to study, but it is also one of the most beautiful places on campus.
After the Lead In ...
Discuss Topic
Discuss Topic…
oExplain HookoPreview Main IdeasoGet Ready for the Main
Event!!!
oThesis
After Topic Discussion ...
The THESIS
What is Thesis Statement?
One Sentence that…
o Identifies Essay Topico Identifies Essay Central IdeaoGuides DraftoServes as Essay Map
Thesis Should …
Demand Explanation Not Be Fact
Fact: IVC has a nice library.
Thesis: There are several reasons the library is the best place on campus.
Thesis Should …Be Limited and Provable
Too Broad / Not provable: Everyone on campus loves the library.
Limited/Provable Thesis: Many students enjoy going to the library for several reasons.
Thesis Should …
Be Readily Identifiable – Usually last sentence of Introduction
For OUR class, this is where thesis goes!!!!!
Thesis Should …
Not Have GRAMMAR Errors.
Most important sentence in essay shouldn’t have errors!!!
Let’s Review!!!o Introduction
has •Hook•Tie-In•Thesis
o Good Thesis has •Demands
Explanations•Limited and
Provable•Appropriate
Location•Correct
Grammar
Let’s Practice!!