Introductions
Lead
"hooks" readers and encourages them to keep reading
What do the body paragraphs do?
support the thesis statement/claim
Where is the conclusion?
the last paragraph
First paragraph
Introduction
argument
making a claim and supporting it with facts/logic
a type of lead that is spoken by a famous person
Start with a _______________ that introduces a reason people should be convinced by the argument.
topic sentence
Begin by _______________ the thesis statement or claim.
restating
Second paragraph
Body Paragraph 1
persuasion
making a claim and supporting it with opinions/feelings/emotions
Where do you find the introduction?
The first paragraph of the essay
Include specific ___________ to support the thesis statement.
evidence
Present one or two sentences that ____________ the reasons and evidence
summarize
Third Paragraph
Body Paragraph 2
claim
the position you are trying to get readers to accept
Thesis Statement
The claim that tells the reader what the rest of the essay will be about
Bridge
explains how the evidence supports the claim; connects the evidence with the argument's claim
Provide a _________ that will result from complying with the argument.
benefit
Fourth Paragraph
Body Paragraph 3
counterclaim or counterargument
challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument
What are the three parts of the introduction?
1. Lead
2. Introduce the Issue
3. State your claim
Close with a _____________
concluding sentence
Or provide a _____________ to move the audience into wanting to make a change.
call to action
Fifth Paragraph
Conclusion
turn-back or refutation
demonstrating why the counter-argument is wrong