1. Step 1: Prewriting Brainstorm your opinion/argument and main points on your topic using the following graphic organizer. Introduction- Funnel Method What is your opinion/ argument on your topic? Reason 1: Fact/Example: Conclusion- RADAR Method Reason 2: Fact/Example: Reason 3: Fact/Example:

2. Step 2: Drafting Introduction Contain general information about your topic that slowly gets focused. In order to write a great introduction, you need to have a hook and a thesis. To get from your hook to your thesis, think of your writing like a funnel.

3. Everyone Most Thesis Some

4. EVERYONE A broad general statement starting with EVERYONE can get any essay started. – Everyone likes to text. If you think you can, try to start with a pattern 6 starter followed by “everyone.” – Fingers flying, buttons clicking, everyone likes to text.

5. Most Move from a really broad statement to a slightly more focused one. Start it with “Most.” – Most teenagers use texting as their main form of communication.

6. SOME Move to another level of specificity. Start your third sentence with “Some.” – Some teenagers try to continue this type of communication while driving or while at school.

7. Thesis Your final sentence of your introduction should be your thesis statement. It should be the most focused statement in your introduction. This should also be the easiest part of your intro. You can copy part of the prompt and add your three points.

8. Thesis Statement Cell phones should be banned in the classroom because they cause distractions, encourage cheating, and serve as a status symbol.

9. Thesis Statement There is a possibility that you can get a narrative, expository, or persuasive essay as your prompt. An expository or persuasive prompt should have your three points listed. A narrative should be a statement that simply makes your reader want to read more.

10. …create a thesis statement and include relevant facts, details, reasons, and examples that support the thesis. …complete a graphic organizer (e.g., clustering, listing, mapping, webbing) with information from notes for a writing selection. I can…

11. EXIT TICKET Draw a picture of something in the shape of a “funnel” or triangle. Label it with the funnel paragraph information.