1. Introductions & Conclusions

2. Introduction
The first paragraph in a paper that introduces your topic and provides the reader with a clear claim
Contains 3 parts
Topic Sentence/Hook
Lead-In
Claim

3. Visualize it
Think of the Introduction Paragraph as an upside down triangle.
Attention Getter
Lead-in
Claim

4. Topic sentence Be sure to avoid:
The very first sentence(s) that gets the reader’s attention and makes them want to read more
VERY general introduction of the topic
Use the Passage Set Title to help you construct your topic sentence
Be sure to avoid:
Asking Questions
No direct quotes
Don’t talk directly to the reader

5. Lead-In
The sentences between the attention-getter and claim/thesis statement
Helps narrow the topic from general to specific
Acts as a transition between attention-getter and claim/thesis statement
Lead-in’s help keep you on topic

6. Claim The most important sentence in the paper
Last sentence of introduction paragraph
Tells exactly what the paper will be about
Sometimes, it will present the order of the supporting material that will be in the paper
Use the prompt for assistance with writing the claim

7. Let’s Try it
Look back at the prompt we used to write the Body Paragraphs
Let’s construct an Introduction based off the notes we just took.

8. Conclusion
The last paragraph in an essay that neatly wraps up the paper
Contains 3 main parts
Restate the claim
Lead-out
Punch

9. Visualize it Think of the Conclusion Paragraph as a triangle. Restate
Claim
Lead-Out
Punch

10. Restate Claim Summarize the thesis without repeating yourself
The most specific part of the conclusion
Should include a transition to indicate that this is your concluding paragraph
In conclusion, In summary, In any event, All in all, In essence

11. Lead-Out Be sure to avoid: Adding new information
Talking directly to the reader
Repeating your claim again
Just like the lead-in only backwards
Makes the topic larger to become more general and less specific
Smooths out the conclusion paragraph

12. Punch Last sentence of the last paragraph Give the paper finality
Similar to an attention getter because it should make the reader think and leave an impression
Most general part of the conclusion paragraph

13. Let’s Try it You now have an Intro & 2 Body Paragraphs
Let’s construct a Conclusion Paragraph and make a finished product

14. Let’s Review TAP & CUB every prompt PEE on your paper
Construct a cohesive essay
Cite your sources; using the Source # (every source is labeled, be mindful of it)
According to Source #, The author of Source # states, [Title of the article] states,