How to Write an Introduction Paragraph

● Topic Sentence – 1 sentence

● Body/Supporting Sentences - 5-7 sentences
● Conclusion/Final Thought - 1-2 sentences
Topic Sentence: Who are you?
What is your name, where are you from, and what you are studying?

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Body/Supporting Sentences: Tell some more about yourself, for example:

Where do you live now? Why did you choose your major? What are your hobbies?
What is your favorite food/restaurant? Do you have any brothers or sisters? What kind of
music/movies/books do you like? Do you play any sports or instruments? What is your dream
job? Other ideas? Choose 5-7 of these questions to answer in the body of your paragraph.

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Concluding Sentence/Final Thought: End your paragraph

Write one or two sentences to sum up who you are & leave your reader with a final thought.
What is the most important thing they should remember about you?

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 Introductory Paragraph Example:

Notice that after every general statement, there is an example to support it. This makes writing
more detailed and interesting. It also helps the reader to understand more clearly.

Topic Sentence:

Hello, my name is Meagan from Nevada in the USA and I am teaching English writing
and presentation skills.

Body Sentences (with supporting examples):

I chose to teach English to learners from other countries because I like to learn about
other cultures and help people to achieve their goals. I have taught middle school, high school,
community college and university students, as well as teachers from around the world. One
summer, I taught in Daegu, South Korea. I have lived in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada and
Austin, Texas. Right now, I am staying in Myrtle Beach, SC near the beach. My hobbies are
traveling, reading, cooking, and playing with my two dogs: a beagle-mix that I rescued named
Winston, and a golden retriever that I got as a puppy, named Clark. I like to walk my dogs on
the boardwalk by the ocean every afternoon. My favorite foods are sushi, pizza, middle-eastern
and Mexican food. I also really like fusion food. For example, one of my favorite dishes is poke
nachos, from a restaurant called Yard House, which is a restaurant chain in the USA. I like to
listen to rock music, read historical novels, and watch history, sci-fi, or fantasy movies and tv. I
am a fan of Marvel movies, as well as Star Wars movies and tv shows. It is my dream to
someday be a professional traveler.

Concluding Sentences/Final Thought:

I have a lot of interests, but mostly, I am always excited to learn about new cultures and
eat new foods. I am very happy to meet you and get to know you better in this class.

Introductory Presentation

After you finish writing your introductory paragraph, you can use it to introduce yourself to your
classmates.

● First, practice reading your paragraph out loud a couple of times.

● Next, turn to the person next to you, and read your paragraph to them.
● Then turn to the other side and read your paragraph.
● Finally, read your paragraph to the student behind or in front of you.
○ This time, try not to read your speech if you can – say your ideas without notes.