How to Write the Introduction

Introduction (▼ = broad to narrow)
  1. Spark my interest and start to narrow it down.
  2. Give me some background information (with at least one piece of evidence).
  3. Gradually get more specific.
  4. End with your Thesis Statement.

​Numbers 2 & 3 can be inter-mingled.

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How to write the FIRST sentence (QQS):
In the real paper, you don't do ALL of these; just pick ONE.
  • Q = Quote
    “We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need love and compassion” (goodreads.com).  This was Mother Teresa's view and is the view held by many people today.
  • Q = Question
    How many innocent children have to die before society realizes there's a problem?
  • S = Statement
    No one should have to live in constant fear.

​The Thesis Statement MUST be your should statement and your two reasons:
  • El Dorado High School should start later in the morning because of the students' health and academic performance.
  • El Dorado High School should start later so students can get more sleep and perform better academically.