1. Introductions: Identifies the author and title of the work
Hooks the reader
Introduces important themes/topics that will be discussed
Defines key terms or concepts
Asks a question
Addresses the prompt
Provides a thesis Statement
Last sentence of the introduction
Answer the question

2. Don’ts in an Introduction
Introduce evidence/begin your analysis
Include irrelevant information
Start with a dictionary definition
Make overly broad, generalizations about your topic
Announce your intentions

3. Conclusion Restate/summarize your main point
Discuss the implications of your argument
Expands/makes connections to the Big Picture
Can explain how the essay topic relates to the book as a whole
Can give your opinion about the novel’s value or significance
Ask a novel/provocative question