Coleman 2016

The Introduction Paragraph

What If I said…

Albert Einstein once said, “I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.“ Irvine Valley College has a fantastic environment in which students can accomplish their academic goals.

Introductions

Introduction Purpose

oGains the reader’s interesto Informs the readeroProvides ToneoPreviews the major points oPresents the thesis

Introduction Parts

oLead In (Hook)

oDiscuss Topic

oThesis

The Lead In (Hook)

General StatementFunnel Introduction

General

Specific

There are many places to study at Irvine Valley College. My favorite, however, is the new library.

The Lead In (Hook)

QuestionSometimes Rhetorical

Do you have a special place on campus that you like to go to study without interruption? My favorite place is the new library.

The Lead In (Hook)

AnecdoteShort Story

In 1731, Benjamin Franklin started something extraordinary that we still benefit from today. He founded the very first lending library.

Here at Irvine Valley, our library is one of the most beautiful places on campus.

The Lead In (Hook)

Quotation

He said…

Malcolm Forbes once said, “The richest person in the world … couldn't provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library.” Here at Irvine Valley, our library provides endless education and is one of the most beautiful places on campus.

The Lead In (Hook)

FactStatistic

The IVC Library is open 6 days a week. It is open to students from 8 – 9 M-R, 8-3 on Friday, and 10-3 on Saturday. Not only does the library provides many hours to study, but it is also one of the most beautiful places on campus.

After the Lead In ...

Discuss Topic

Discuss Topic…

oExplain HookoPreview Main IdeasoGet Ready for the Main

Event!!!

oThesis

After Topic Discussion ...

The THESIS

What is Thesis Statement?

One Sentence that…

o Identifies Essay Topico Identifies Essay Central IdeaoGuides DraftoServes as Essay Map

Thesis Should …

Demand Explanation Not Be Fact

Fact: IVC has a nice library.

Thesis: There are several reasons the library is the best place on campus.

Thesis Should …Be Limited and Provable

Too Broad / Not provable: Everyone on campus loves the library.

Limited/Provable Thesis: Many students enjoy going to the library for several reasons.

Thesis Should …

Be Readily Identifiable – Usually last sentence of Introduction

For OUR class, this is where thesis goes!!!!!

Thesis Should …

Not Have GRAMMAR Errors.

Most important sentence in essay shouldn’t have errors!!!

Let’s Review!!!o Introduction

has •Hook•Tie-In•Thesis

o Good Thesis has •Demands

Explanations•Limited and

Provable•Appropriate

Location•Correct

Grammar

Let’s Practice!!