How to write an introductory paragraph

1. WHAT IS AN INTRODUCTION? In- tro- duc- tion A formal presentation of one person to another or others

2. Specific Facts Specific Dates and Times An Introduction is NOT Particular Events Detailed Descriptions

3. THE FIRST SENTENCE…… Catch the readers attention BE EXCITED!! Make a bold statement Example: Football is the greatest sport in America.

4. The Second Sentence… st Summarize your main idea TO THE OUTLINE

5. Outline The Beginning Dates Where it started Who founded it Basic Rules Offense Defense Special Teams Favorite Team Penn State Joe Paterno National Championships

6. The Second Sentence… st Summarize your main idea Example: Football is the greatest sport in America. It has a very rich history.

7. The Third Sentence… ND Summarizes the main idea TO THE OUTLINE

8. Outline The Beginning Dates Where it started Who founded it Basic Rules Offense Defense Special Teams Favorite Team Penn State Joe Paterno National Championships

9. The Third Sentence… ND Summarizes the main idea Example: Football is the greatest sport in America. It has a very rich history.The game of football has a lot of important rules.

10. The Fourth Sentence… RD Summarize the main idea Back To The Outline

11. Outline The Beginning Dates Where it started Who founded it Basic Rules Offense Defense Special Teams Favorite Team Penn State Joe Paterno National Championships

12. The Fourth Sentence… RD Summarize the main idea Example: Football is the greatest sport in America. It has a very rich history. The game of football has a lot of important rules. Penn State’s football program is the best in the entire country.

13. Conclusion Sentence In Conclusion…. We talked about…. Stay Excited!!! About Your Main Idea Example: The sport of football has captivated American audiences for decades.

14. Introductory Paragraph Football is the greatest sport in America. It has a very rich history. The game of football has a lot of important rules. Penn State’s football program is the best in the entire country. This exciting sport has captivated American audiences for decades.

15. Review Which of the following should NOT appear in your introduction paragraph? A date or time A specific fact A bold introduction sentence Descriptive details

16. 1. Match Topic Sentences in Introduction 3. Write Conclusion Sentence NEXT UP….. 2. Not too Detailed! 4. Edit Paper, Correct Power Point, Write Speech