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Introductory Paragraphs Writing Guide

The document provides an introduction worksheet to help generate introductory paragraphs for three writing prompts. The prompts ask the reader to identify an invention that has harmed society, discuss whether competition breeds excellence or anxiety, and argue the advantages and disadvantages of extremely long life through medical advances. The worksheet outlines a template for the introductory paragraphs including a hook, background, and thesis statement.

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Introductory Paragraphs Writing Guide

The document provides an introduction worksheet to help generate introductory paragraphs for three writing prompts. The prompts ask the reader to identify an invention that has harmed society, discuss whether competition breeds excellence or anxiety, and argue the advantages and disadvantages of extremely long life through medical advances. The worksheet outlines a template for the introductory paragraphs including a hook, background, and thesis statement.

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INTRODUCTION WORKSHEET

The introductory paragraph provides the reader with his first glimpse of your writing and
critical thinking. It can either leave the reader thinking, Oh great, another boring essay,
or Well, finally, an interesting essay.
Using the template provided below, generate introductory paragraphs for each writing
prompt.
HOOK
What we invent, we become Marty Rubin
Task 1: Inventions are made to advance our society, but not all inventions ultimately
have good effects. Identify one invention that has harmed society and write an
argument on why we would be better off as a civilization without it.

BACKGROUN
D

THESIS
STATEMENT

And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual, it is best for the race, because it
ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.- Andrew Carnegie
TASK 2: Does competition breed excellence or anxiety? Think about the effects of

competition in schools through sports, class ranking, and course admissions. Consider
whether it pushes students toward excellence or leads to emotional problems.

HOOK

BACKGROUN
D

THESIS
STATEMENT

HOOK

Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing. - Seneca
TASK 3: A lot of medical research today focuses on developing medicinal cures to ageing.
Presumably, with the right breakthrough, humankind would live forever. How do you feel
about this? Write out your opinion describing the advantages and disadvantages of
extremely long life.

BACKGROUN
D

THESIS
STATEMENT

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