1. WRITING THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
HOOK, BRIDGE, THESIS

2. ELA STANDARDS
W.6.4 – Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development , organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

3. Introductory Paragraph
Directions: 1. Break down the prompt 2. Write your thesis 3. Create a hook 4. Use three bridge sentences to connect the hook to the the thesis PROMPT: Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be difficult for some students. Break down the prompt. Write an introductory paragraph explaining how it is difficult to go from elementary school to middle school. Write a strong hook. Develop a three prong thesis for what will be discussed in the essay. Create three bridge sentences to connect the hook to the thesis.

4. _____DO_________________WHAT_____
PROMPT: Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be difficult for some students. Break down the prompt. Write an introductory paragraph explaining how it is difficult to go from elementary school to middle school. Write a strong hook. Develop a three prong thesis for what will be discussed in the essay. Create three bridge sentences to connect the hook to the thesis.
_____DO_________________WHAT_____
Write introductory paragraph
Write hook sentence
Develop three prong thesis
Create three bridge sentences

5. THESIS STATEMENT – start with thesis
Students can have a successful and easier transition into middle school by preparing for classes, keeping a regular homework and study schedule, and developing a system of organization.

6. HOOK SENTENCE - use techniques from handout
Beginning middle school can be a maze of unforeseen adventures for students. Technique: metaphor: (school can be maze)

7. BRIDGE SENTENCES – connect hook and thesis
Adjusting to the faster pace of middle school and added responsibilities is a challenge.
With a schedule that has students changing classes every 55 minutes and having multiple teachers instead of just one, plus the homework load can leave some students feeling dazed and confused.
With some simple suggestions, students can overcome any obstacle with confidence and ease.

8. PUT THEM ALL TOGETHER
Beginning middle school can be a maze of unforeseen adventures for students. Adjusting to the faster pace of middle school and added responsibilities is a challenge. A schedule that has students changing classes every 55 minutes and having multiple teachers instead of just one, plus the homework load can leave some students feeling dazed and confused. With some simple suggestions, students can overcome any obstacle with confidence and ease. Students can have a successful and easier transition into middle school by preparing for classes, keeping a regular homework and study schedule, and developing a system of organization.

9. TIME FOR PRACTICE
PROMPT: Vacations can often be difficult to plan for when everyone is looking for a different kind of experience. Write a three prong thesis statement explaining factors that need to be considered when planning for a vacation. Create strong hook sentence. Write three bridge sentences to connect the hook to the thesis.
Warm breezes, white sand, hypnotizing waves can be enjoyed on a vacation to the beach. When it comes to picking the right vacation, squabbles among family members may erupt. Some want a beach vacation, while others may want to travel to the mountains for some hiking and incredible nature scenes. Of course there are others who may look for the adventure and adrenaline raising hysteria of amusement parks. Whatever a family decides they must plan carefully for the trip. The cost of the trip, the variety of activities offered at the location, and preparations needed for the trip are three important considerations to make when planning to travel.

10. LETS ANALYZE THE PARAGRAPH
Warm breezes, white sand, hypnotizing waves can be enjoyed on a vacation to the beach. When it comes to picking the right vacation, squabbles among family members may erupt. Some want a beach vacation, while others may want to travel to the mountains for some hiking and incredible nature scenes. Of course there are others who may look for the adventure and adrenaline raising hysteria of amusement parks. Whatever a family decides they must plan carefully for the trip. The cost of the trip, the variety of activities offered at the location, and preparations needed for the trip are three important considerations to make when planning to travel.

11. HOMEWORK
Using the prompt provided, you are going to write an introductory paragraph.
Upon completion of the paragraph, you will underline the hook in one color, the bridge sentences in another color, and the thesis in another color.
Start with the thesis.
Next, look at your hook technique sentences and write your hook sentence.
Write 3 bridge sentences.
Finally at the bottom of the paper write the paragraph. (Remember no 1st or 2nd case pronouns. Do not start sentences with “Here are,” or “There are”