1. How to Make Them Work For YOU!
Introductions
How to Make Them Work For YOU!

2. Purposes for Introductions Listen Up!
The opening/introduction:
grabs the reader’s attention
shows an organizational structure of the paper
connects to the body paragraphs of the writing
includes a thesis that is stated

3. Strategies for Introductions/Leads
A writer may begin with…
anecdote or scenario (a brief story that captures the essence of the issue or situation)
an interesting fact
a description
taking a stand
a contrasting situation
a combination of the above list

4. Some Leads to Avoid Definition’s Question’s
A unfocused lead (“Adoption programs in this country have some flaws. They are not completely bad, but they need to be dealt with. There are a couple of things I am concerned about, even though, overall, adoption is a good thing.”)

5. The purpose of this essay is to...
Do Not Start With...
In my opinion...
In this paper I will...
The purpose of this essay is to...

6. Elements in the Introduction:
Opening Sentence: start your paper with a Hook - general statement about your topic that catches the reader’s attention. (Refer to the Strategies/Leads)
Add a Linking Sentence – provides more information about the topic connecting the Hook with your Thesis Statement.
Thesis Statement - states your position on the topic that you will support with evidence in your body paragraphs.
Transition Sentence - closes your introduction – serves as a bridge to your first body paragraph.

7. Remember... Your Introduction...
You are shaking hands with a new person, your reader, for the first time.
It's an important first connection.
You want to say, "Listen Up! I have something important to say."
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