Writing a BAM Introduction

Why is a strong introduction important?

What is an expository essay?

What is a persuasive essay?

SOL asks you to write a persuasive essay.

Before you write your introduction… Brain storm use a T method to set out arguments on both sides. Decide which side you “like” more (which one can you write about the best). Circle your three best arguments

Now you are ready to start thinking about your BAM introduction.

How should your introduction begin? Hook Story Opinion Statistics Fact Startling statement Not a question

How do I end my introduction? Thesis Example: People should skip to work because skipping makes you happy, skipping is great exercise, and skipping is environmentally friendly.

Two Components to a Thesis The claim: States your position Three premises (parts): states the reasons your claim is correct.

The Thesis Two components of a good thesis The claim: States your position Three premises (parts): states the reasons your claim is correct. Identify the two components of this thesis example: People should skip to work because skipping makes you happy, skipping is great exercise, and skipping is environmentally friendly.

Practice the thesis Rewrite the sentence: Gun control should be further tightened because guns do not deter crime. Underline the claim of the thesis statement. Number each premise in the thesis.

Review the thesis Gun control should be further tightened because guns do not deter crime. Underline the claim of the thesis statement. Number each premise in the thesis.

Organizing the introduction How do you start?

Organizing an introduction How do you end the introduction?

Organizing an introduction What do you do between the hook and the thesis?

What do you do between the hook and the thesis? Transition – short explanation that relates your story to the prompt. State the counterclaim.

Counterclaim Just add the counter claim to the thesis: Although reading Shakespeare may be a hallmark of a well educated person, most high schoolers should not be forced to endure the torture of reading Julius Caesar because the play is boring, teenagers can not relate to the theme, and students will be more enthusiastic readers if they can study modern works.

Review What are T notes? How do you start an introduction? What are examples of hooks? What do you put after the hook? What are the two components of a thesis? How many parts should I have in my premise? What is a counterclaim? Where should the counterclaim go? What is the last sentence of your introduction?