Writing Engaging Introductions

1. Writing Engaging Introductions Mrs. Palka English I

2. Introductions contain two parts: • Attention Grabber • Thesis Statement

3. Attention Grabber • Starts of an essay. • Is placed BEFORE the thesis statement. • “Hooks” readers and makes them want to read more. • Multiple ways to do it– SACREDQQF

4. SACREDQQF Method • Setting • Action • Character • Reflections • Event • Dialogue • Question • Quote • Fact

5. Thesis Statement • States point of essay/ position on issue • Addresses prompt • Is placed AFTER introduction

6. Example Thesis Statements Schools should install fast food franchises in school cafeterias. Schools should install fast food franchises in schools for the following reasons: students deserve high-quality food, the funds can be used to promote learning, and teens are old enough to decide what they want to eat.

7. More Example Thesis Statements • Teen obesity is a huge problem that must be addressed. • Too many teenagers are ruining their lives by joining gangs; there are too many negative consequences of teenagers joining a gang, so more needs to be done to prevent it. • Teen pregnancy is a growing concern with devastating consequences; it

8. Example Introductions

9. On February 8, 2009 the popular pop star couple Chris Brown and Rihanna had an altercation that left her with multiple bruises and a black eye, shocking fans across the country. Sadly, physical violence is common among young couples, famous or not. Domestic violence is a growing problem in America that must be addressed.

10. Over 6,000 women will die this year as a result of domestic violence ("Do Something"). Domestic violence is a growing problem in America that must be addressed.

11. American Senator Dianne Feinstein states, "Domestic violence causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone that you love and think loves you in return. It is estimated that approximately 3 million incidents of domestic violence are reported each year in the United States.” Domestic violence is a growing problem in America that must be addressed.

12. Treacywas a coworker my sister befriended in high school while working at the local fast food joint. All I really remember about Treacyis she was blonde and smiled more often than most people. She was really pretty, and she was nice to me-- I remember that, too. After my sister went to college, her and Treacy lost touch. Years later we saw her beautiful face plastered over the television news: Treacy was choked to death by her boyfriend! Domestic violence is a growing problem in America that must be addressed.