Writing an Introduction

1. Objective: I can write a good introduction with a hookand thesis. Writing an Introduction Topic: All illegal drugs are bad and ruin lives. Warmup: Agree, Disagree or It Depends Three (3) reasons why you think that way

2. There are many different types of introductions • We are most used to writing declarative introductions • We will practice Anecdotal and Surprising Statements this week to force us to try something new. • Anecdote = A short and interesting story. Anecdotal Introduction

3. Using our handout on introductions and our handouts of anecdotes, you will now practice writing an anecdotal introduction on our topic. • Your anecdoteis the hook. • Remember to include your thesis, or your position on the statement. • We will share our introductions with a peer to get feedback. Anecdotal Introduction