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THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH The Paragraph that Hooks Your Reader Introduction -- Read me!

An Introduction Definition and Purpose An introduction is the first paragraph in your essay and contains the thesis statement. The main purposes of an introduction are to…  hook your reader’s attention so that he/she will become interested in reading your essay.  give your reader some general information (background statements) about your subject and present the focus of your essay (thesis statement ).

 An introduction always includes some background statements about your subject and A thesis statement that announces the focus of your essay.  The thesis statement is usually the last sentence in the introduction because it is the most specific.  Notice how the introduction below begins with general information and becomes more specific. An Introduction General Information and Focus

Sample Introductory Paragraph “Animals are not property or ‘things’ but rather living organisms, subjects of a life, who are worthy of our compassion, respect, friendship, and support.”- Marc Bekoff, Minding Animals When one thinks of the way animals are used in science and medicine, it is evident that the majority of researchers don’t agree with Bekoff, and use and abuse animals. Testing on live animals has been a common practice since 500 B.C. Even though this has resulted in benefits for humans, it is harmful to the animals themselves. Many are treated cruelly when other, more effective methods exist. Additionally, the results from animal experimentation may not even be reliable and/or accurate. (Thesis Statement) Animals should not be used for scientific or medical research because most specimens are treated cruelly, a large percentage of those used in experiments are not protected by government agencies, and alternative methods of testing now exist.

An Introduction A Closer Look Let’s look at that introduction again and see how the sentences become more and more specific leading to the thesis statement. Animals should not be used for scientific or medical research because most specimens are treated cruelly, a large percentage of those used in experiments are not protected by government agencies, and alternative methods of testing now exist. hook and background statement (connecting hook & prompt) More Specific Elaboration Very Specific: Thesis Statement “Animals are not property or ‘things’ but rather living organisms, subjects of a life, who are worthy of our compassion, respect, friendship, and support.”- Marc Bekoff, Minding Animals When one thinks of the way animals are used in science and medicine, it is evident that the majority of researchers don’t agree with Bekoff, and use and abuse animals. Testing on live animals has been a common practice since 500 B.C. Even though this has resulted in benefits for humans, it is harmful to the animals themselves. Many are treated cruelly when other, more effective methods exist. Additionally, the results from animal experimentation may not even be reliable and/or accurate.

An Introduction Hook the Reader’s Attention In addition to stating the thesis and providing some general information on your subject, an introduction also needs to catch a reader’s attention and cause him/her to become interested in reading your essay. There are several ways you can introduce your subject and catch your reader’s attention.  Write a description.  Tell a story or personal anecdote.  Ask a challenging question.  Make a strong statement.  Start with a quotation

Story/Anecdote Hook The young teenagers entered the principal’s office and declared their grievances. “We should have an open campus,” said a junior. “Underclassmen should be allowed to go to the prom,” added a sophomore. “We’d at least like to be asked,” Jamie requested, “whenever the school board decided to make a new policy.” This type of scene is becoming familiar across the country as groups of students –often members of students councils or class officers—are participating in school management. (Thesis statement) In fact, many high school administrations are enjoying positive results when they join with students in managing their schools.

A Challenging Question Hook How can any senior afford going to a prom these days? Of course, the prom is a traditional event every spring, but the costs of renting a tux, buying a dress, and renting a limousine have made paying for it very difficult. Too many seniors just don’t have the necessary funds. This is a major concern for some kids, and a major headache for others. (Thesis statement)However, with long range planning and careful shopping any senior’s prom can be both affordable and enjoyable.

A Strong Statement Hook Too many professional basketball players in the National Basketball Association act like spoiled brats. The NBA has become a home for many athletes who seem to care only about their contracts, their cars, and their jewelry. Of little concern to them are the management, their teammates, or the fans who pay, of course, for those high salaries and, in turn, expensive cars and jewelry. (Thesis) The executives of the NBA should establish stricter guidelines for the players’ behavior and actions on and off the court.

Quotation Hook American poet, Henry David Thoreau once wrote, “Our life is frittered away by detail…simplify, simplify!” These words of advice are difficult to follow in a society where a hectic pace of life is the norm and the attainment of material goods is encouraged. However, this philosophy of living simply has quite a bit of value. The difficulty of following this way of life is knowing where to begin. (Thesis statement) By examining Henry David Thoreau’s life carefully, we will find a number of ways to simplify our own lives, yet live richly. A well-known quotation from American literature.

Now it’s your turn… Directions: Now, write an introductory paragraph for your essay. Follow the steps below:  Attention Step: Write an hook using one of the types of introductory hooks introduced today  Background Statement: Here you will connect the hook to the prompt. Then you should provide some background information on animal testing that includes both sides of the argument. You should, however, try to provide some hints to the reader about your position on animal testing. Remember to fully elaborate!!! (Use your prewrite sheet)  Thesis Statement: Add your thesis statement..