1、The Introduction ParagraphLets look at a normal paragraph. To become a successful writer, students should follow some important steps. Just attending the class is not enough. Writers need a good background in grammar and vocabulary, skills in writing essays, and skills in editing. Learning to be a s
2、uccessful writer involves a lot of hard work.Topic sentence Supporting SentencesConclusion Lets rewrite the paragraph To become a successful writer, students should follow some important steps. First of all, a writer should attend the class and follow the lessons regularly. Not only attending the cl
3、ass but also a writer needs a good background, for example he/she should have a well knowledge in grammar and know a lot of usable vocabulary. Finally, a writer should have skills in writing essays, and abilities in editing. As a result, learning to be a successful writer involves a lot of hard work
4、.Structure of an Essay: Outline ITitle: _ Introduction Introductory statement Thesis statement: _ Body First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): _ _ _ Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): _ _ _ Third Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): _ _ _ Conclusion Closing statement Restate thesis: _ The first p
5、aragraph is called the Introduction. The introduction paragraph has two main purposes: 1. It introduces the topic to prepare the reader for what you will be reading.2. It hooks the reader so that they will be interested in reading more. This means that the introduction should draw the reader in. It
6、should make the reader want to read more of the essay.Structure of an Essay: Outline ITitle: _ Introduction Introductory statement Thesis statement: _How do you begin to write an introduction paragraph? Step #1: Most essays begin with a general statement (generalization). Step #2: Next, the supporti
7、ng detail sentences are written to narrow the topic.General statementsSupporting detail sentencesThesis statement Writer must introduce the topic by making a thesis statement. A thesis statement is similar to a topic sentence. It is a general statement that tells the reader what you will be reading
8、about. (You will generally have three items to mention in your thesis statement).What is thesis statement? A thesis statement is similar to a topic sentence. It is a general statement that tells the reader what you will be writing about.Lets look at a sample introduction paragraph. To become a succe
9、ssful writer, students should follow some important steps. Just attending the class is not enough. Learning to be a successful writer involves a lot of hard work. There is a need for a good background in grammar and vocabulary, skills in writing essays, skills in editing, and doing the homework. The
10、sis StatementIs this an acceptable introduction paragraph? What does Sarah say?I think this is a good introduction paragraph. First, I introduced the topic of becoming a successful writer. Then, I added supporting sentences that helped narrow the topic. I also have a thesis sentence that outlines th
11、e paragraph in three sections: 1) background in grammar and vocabulary, 2) skills in writing essays, 3) skills in editing. I think the topic is interesting.What is a thesis statement? A thesis satement may be the most important sentence in an essay. It normally appears in the introduction paragraph.
12、 The thesis is like a preview that you see when you go to the movies. If you read the thesis statement alone, you should be able to tell what the entire essay will be about. The thesis acts like a guidance for readers by telling them in what direction the essay will go. It has two important function
13、s: 1. The thesis statement presents the main idea of the essay. 2. The thesis statement helps organize the essay.Why do you need to have a thesis statement? Having a thesis statement helps both the writer and reader. For the writer, the thesis statement helps to organize and develop the ideas of the
14、 essay. For the reader, the thesis provides a guide or map to the essay.Steps to writing a thesis statement. After you have brainstormed, chosen, and narrowed your topic you can begin to write your thesis statement.1. State the main idea of the essay 2. Include information about the supporting detai
15、ls you will discuss.3. Use specific language.The following features make a good thesis statement:1. The thesis statement is a complete sentence, but is not written as a question.2. The writers opinion is included in the thesis statement.3. The thesis statement narrows a broad topic to something more
16、 specific that can be covered in a five-paragraph essay.4. One main idea is expressed in the thesis statement.5. The thesis statement helps to organize the essay.STUDENTS SAMPLESEducated People Many people want to live in good life conditions and also students want. It is necessary for students to l
17、ive good life conditions for good education. However this is like this, many students arent satisfied at high school. This satisfaction has some causes such as lack of equipment, old teaching methods, not encouraging creativity and some effects such as studying not to learn but to get high grades, l
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