Introduction ParagraphWhat is the purpose?

◦to get the reader’s attention ◦to introduce the subject of your

essay

How do you get the reader’s attention?General to Specific

◦Start with general statement and each sentence gets more and more specific.

◦Look at Paragraph 4

How do you get the reader’s attention?Anecdote

◦a brief story that illustrates your topic

◦1st person your own personal experiences

◦3rd person someone else’s experience

◦Look at Paragraphs 1 & 3

How do you get the reader’s attention?Historical

◦a brief (not detailed!) historical introduction

◦Look at Paragraph 2

Introduction ParagraphWhat is the purpose?

◦to get the reader’s attention ◦to introduce the subject of your

essay

How do you introduce the subject of your essay?◦with the THESIS STATEMENT