Introduction

This is the first major part of the composition. It includes the thesis statement, which gives plan

for the composition. Its purpose is to prepare the reader for the subject to engage his interest in it, and

to lead him to the discussion.

Pointer for Organizing Your Introduction

a. Write an opening sentence or two to attract the reader’s attention and to focus his interest on

the thesis or the topic of composition.

b. Write a sectence of two either before the thesis statement after it to give the background of the

subject, to set the limits of discussion, or to clarify the meanings of the keywords in the thesis

statement.

c. Write the thesis statement. This is the main idea or a subject followed by two or three parts or

suppoerts. The supports are often introduced by because, as, due to, or by a punctuation mark,

usually a colon (:).

For style or for emphasis, the supports precede the main idea. The parts or supports of

the thesis statement determine the content, the order, and the approximate wording of each

topic sentence that begins each paragraph in the main text or discussion. In turn, the topic

sentence dictates the organization of each paragraph.

d. Hook your reader. To get your reader’s interest in your subject matter and to keep him reading,

you may choose any of the six different strategies you feel is best to get your idea across to your

reader and to suit your purpose.

Suggested Techniques of Writing Introductory Paragraph

a. Dramatize or present part of an anecdote.

Present a brief dramatic scene or part of an interesting or humorous story.

b. Begin with a quotation.
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