1. The Great Introduction… What makes an good introduction? It grabs or “hooks” the reader’s attention by using one or more of the following strategies: – A quotation – An interesting fact or statistic – A strong statement’ – Outrageous statement It tells how the writing will be organized. The author’s position is clearly stated in a thesis statement.

2. You Could Begin with a Strong Statement : Example: From child prodigy, to multi-instrumental genius, to living legend, Stevie Wonder is one of the greatest artists of all time.

3. You Could Open with a Quotation: Example: Stevie Wonder once said, “Ability may get you to the top, but character is what keeps you there.”

4. You Could Open with a interesting fact: Example: Mere blindness wasn’t about to stop Stevie Wonder from pursuing his love of music. A member of his local church choir soon after he could walk, the young singer mastered piano, harmonica, drums and bass before hitting his teens.

5. You Could Open with a Fact or Statistic : Example: It's no surprise music legend Stevie Wonder holds the title of the most Grammys awarded to a solo male artist.

6. Open with an Outrageous Statement: Example: Stevie Wonder is the most accomplished artists of all time.

7. Writing the Thesis Statement Put your completed thesis statement at the end of your first paragraph. COMPLETED THESIS STATEMENT Stevie Wonder, even with this disability, made his landmark to be a pioneer and innovator in the music industry.

8. Add your summary Born blind, Stevie was automatically disadvantaged, but that didn’t stop him. He began his ride to fame at the early age of 12. Due in part to his innate talent, but also because of his deep commitment to his craft, Stevie Wonder faced the difficulty of staying relevant as a musician as he grew from boy to man.

9. Our Introductory Paragraph: Beating the Odds: Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder once said, “Ability may get you to the top, but character is what keeps you there.” Born blind, Stevie was automatically disadvantaged, but that didn’t stop him. He began his ride to fame at the early age of 12. Due in part to his innate talent, but also because of his deep commitment to his craft, Stevie Wonder faced the difficulty of staying relevant as a musician as he grew from boy to man. Stevie Wonder, even with this disability, made his landmark to be a pioneer and innovator in the music industry. CATCHY TITLE HOOK THE READER THESIS STATEMENT

10. Three Supporting Paragraphs: Use notecard of the information you researched. One for each paragraph. – Early Childhood/Education – Getting their start – Career