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  1. Guide to Writing Introductions and Conclusions

    Guide to Writing Introductions and Conclusions

  2. Essay Introduction

    Essay Introduction | Example & Format - Lesson

  3. PDF Introductory Paragraphs

    The hook grabs the reader's attention. Background information provides context and introduces the topic. The thesis states your claim. When structuring your introduction this way, you might come up with something like this: Hook: Even in the 21st century, some people still believe that women do not belong in the workplace.

  4. How to Write a Strong Essay Hook, With Examples

    How to Write a Great Essay Hook, With Examples

  5. Strong Bridges Connect the Hook and Thesis Lesson

    Strong Bridge: Connects Hook to Thesis. According to the Dalai Lama, "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.". Yet in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Greg believes that his prime purpose is to take care of himself. Though he is occasionally friendly to his classmates, Greg only helps others when it benefits him.

  6. Bridge Sentences

    For example, the bridge sentence of an introductory paragraph is typically found between the 'hook' and the thesis statement. The hook is crafted to draw attention, while the bridge sentence is used to slowly introduce the thesis statement to readers. ... Bridge sentences connect paragraphs or sections, ensuring a smooth transition in ...

  7. PDF The attention grabber, also known as a "hook", is the first sentence

    Instead, focus on any words or ideas that are vital to the reader's understanding of the thesis. Write Your Introduction 1. A thesis statement emphasizes the main idea of your paper. The thesis statement consists of 1-2 sentences that detail what the paper is about. It is the statement that strings together all of the ideas in your body ...

  8. PPTX The Thesis statement

    After the hook, an introductory paragraph needs a bridge that transitions into the thesis statement. The content of the bridge depends on the hook used. The sentence after the hook will somehow address the hook. As the bridge progresses, the reader might be able to guess where the essay will go. A well-written bridge will naturally lead to a ...

  9. How to Write an Essay Introduction

    How to Write an Essay Introduction | 4 Steps & Examples

  10. NROC Developmental English Foundations

    A transitional sentence introducing the benefits of nuclear energy as the topic would need to work as a bridge from the hook to the thesis. Set the Tone. If you have ever received an invitation to an event like a wedding, you will notice that it sets the tone for the event. In the same way, an introduction sets the tone for the rest of your essay.

  11. No Dead Fish: Teaching Students to Write Effective Introductions

    This handout is probably something you have seen before, an inverted triangle (or funnel) that reminds students to begin broadly with a HOOK, narrow the focus of the essay with a few sentences that act as a BRIDGE, and then end the paragraph with a clear THESIS. Of course, this is not the only way to write an effective introduction, but it is ...

  12. PDF Introductory Paragraph Format

    the hook idea to the specific literary work you'll discuss in the essay. Without this bridge, your introductory paragraph will feel choppy. This single sentence clearly declares the topic of your essay. In this case, the thesis explains Hurst's theme. Be sure that the thesis is bold, compelling, and offers a position that could

  13. How to Write the Hook of an Essay

    Here's an example of the steps you can follow that help you outline your essay. First paragraph: Establish the thesis. Body paragraphs: Supporting evidence. Last paragraph: Conclusion with a restatement of the thesis. Revisit the first paragraph: Find the best hook. Obviously, the first step is to determine your thesis.

  14. Writing an Introduction and Thesis

    Writing an Introduction and Thesis. Starting the first paragraph can be one of the most daunting tasks of essay writing, but it does not need to be. Investing some time in planning can save much anxiety and frustration later. An effective introductory paragraph will engage the reader with some reason to learn about your topic and will warm him ...

  15. How to Write a Good Thesis Introduction: The Hook

    If that's the case, then you're hooked! You have read an introduction that has a good "hook.". The "hook" is the writer's way to attract your attention. It's not an empty hook. It is something that pulls you around to follow what the author wants you to follow closely, i.e., without you consciously knowing that you were ...

  16. Essay Writing

    See the full course at http://crwnow.comTranscript: The first paragraph in your essay is the introduction. After you write your introductory hook you have to...

  17. Strong Bridges Connect the Hook to the Thesis Statement

    Strong Bridges Connect the Hook to the Thesis Statement. A strong bridge transitions the reader from the larger idea in the hook to the specific argument of the thesis. Hook: Jazz singer Dean Martin once crooned, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." Thesis Statement: Nemo gains a deeper appreciation for Marlin's protectiveness after their ...

  18. Strong Bridges Connect the Hook and Thesis Lesson

    This is a strong bridge because it transitions the reader from the hook's larger idea about separation to the thesis's more focused argument about protectiveness. Tip If you are writing about a specific book or movie, make sure to reference the title and author (if necessary) of the work in the first few lines of your introductory paragraph.

  19. PDF Intro Paragraphs & Thesis Statements

    Elements of an Intro Paragraph. A strong introductory paragraph sets the stage for the essay by providing: •a hookto lure the reader in •context to explain what book, text, or theory will be used to further discuss this topic •and a thesisto make your argument. Using a Hook.

  20. Hook, bridge, and Thesis

    A bridge is a punctuation mark you put between the hook and the thesis statement. The bridge connects the hook to the thesis statement. Provide background information about your topic in this section. It grabs the reader's attention at the beginning of the essay.

  21. Writing an Essay Introduction PPT & Activities

    •32-SLIDE FULLY EDITABLE POWERPOINT that walks students through the basics of writing an introduction—including how to write a hook, bridge and thesis statement—along with plenty of examples, practice and assessment activities. (Also included as a PDF to ensure compatibility with all computers, software and fonts.)

  22. Hooks Should Be Specific and Relevant to the Thesis

    Hooks Should Be Specific and Relevant to the Thesis. Hooks are attention-grabbing statements that writers use to start their essays. A hook can be a claim that connects to the essay's thesis statement and theme, or big idea, through disagreement.

  23. Hook, Bridge, Thesis: by Ashley Lethco on Prezi

    1. Narrow my topic. 2. Gives more. information about. what I will write. Let's try to create a bridge between this hook and thesis: Over three million children go hungry in the United States each day. Students at Alvaton Elementary should not be allowed to go hungry, and this problem can be solved by student involvement, teacher awareness, and ...