Introductions and Conclusions These two paragraphs work hard. Here are ways to develop both.

Introductions: Ways to Develop This first paragraph: Grab the reader’s attention Make a shocking statement Open with a quotation related to your topic Begin with an anecdote (a short story) Create a question ( only one)

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The shape of an Introduction The introduction should move from general ideas to specific ideas. General ideas More specific Ideas Thesis statement (the most specific sentence In the Introduction)

Conclusions: Ways to Develop Always restate the thesis statement: Vary the words. Tell an appropriate ending story that sums up your main idea Use a quotation that signifies the main idea If the topic is complex, sum up what you’ve discussed Offer a cluster of examples to help develop the paragraph

Conclusions A Conclusion moves from specific ideas to general ideas. Restate thesis st. Significance of topic Reach a larger audience

An Example An African proverb states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Certainly the individual and their families are impacted, but our community needs to take some responsibility as well. Sheila, now 23 years old is drug free and in college. She was one of the lucky ones. Society has to play an important part in taking care of our children like Sheila. Organizations and therapy would help so that children will not have to live through the horrors of drug abuse.