PACE Paper

Interesting start/ lead General Information Get more specific End with a thesis statement!

Parts to the introduction paragraph: “lead” or “hook”  Contains a “lead” or “hook”  Purpose: to get your reader to be interested in what the rest of your paper contains. You are trying to “hook” them to peak their interest. thesis statement  Contains a thesis statement  Purpose: to clearly communicate your topic and purpose of the paper to the audience.

1.. Begin with a question. How does color play a part in people’s emotion? 2. Begin with a definition. Photovoltaic cells are cells that convert solar energy into electrical energy. 3. Begin with a quotation. “The only reason for time is so everything doesn’t happen at once” – Albert Einstein 4. Begin with a dilemma. Imagine the world without erosion: no sandy beaches, no Grand canyon. 5. Interesting Fact Solar energy is the primary source of energy for all life forms.

 Any questions on hooks?  Tell someone next to you a hook idea you can use!

explain  A thesis statement is what you plan to prove or explain in your paper heart  It is the heart of your paper main idea  Gives the main idea It‘s one of the sentences in your introduction! It‘s one of the sentences in your introduction!

The life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers. The paper that follows should:  Explain how students spend their time studying, attending class, and socializing with peers

 Solar energy is used everyday.  Mass affects acceleration.  Renewable energy sources make life easier.  People rely on wind power for many purposes.  Solar energy can be explained by understanding the science behind it, looking at scientific research connections and real world applications.

 Do NOT Write:  In this paper I will tell you  In the following paragraphs you will see  You will learn in this paper