Day 10: Introductions and Thesis Review
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Objectives: Students will be able to…

·         Identify the types of hooks used in introduction and learn how to write a hook

·         Understand the broader concept of broad to narrow found in introductory paragraphs

·         Identify and practice writing different types of thesis statements

·         Identify common pitfalls in thesis writing and strategies for correction

[5 min] Introduction Goals and Topics for the lesson 

Slides 1-3. To begin, you may follow along with the INTRODUCITON PPT. Also please make sure that you get the handout titled INTRODUCTION AND THESIS HANDOUT.

[10 min] Introduction Structure Lecture/Handout

Slides 4-5. We will cover the basics of introduction structure. Read the two sample paragraphs found in Part I from the INTRODUCTION AND THESIS HANDOUT. Answer the question 1-3 in small groups and then hold class discussion on topics. While discussing the structure, you can make reference to the samples on  PPT slide 6-7.

[20 min] Hooks 9;45-10:05

Slides 9-11. Now we are going to focus on the first sentences that take place in an introduction. The goal of this part is to provide us with some strategies to begin essays. . Turn to Part II of the INTRODUCTION AND THESIS HANDOUT.  Work in pairs to complete the exercise. Then, Finish “Hooks” by reading the Research Paper Hooks and identifying a strategy. Discuss as a class some common traits among them. 

Remember, these samples do not represent ALL research papers and in fact there is variety of hooks.  Pay attention to how research papers begin in their field and follow suit.

[25 min] Thesis statements 10:05-10:30

Slides 12-16.  The last part of the INTRODUCTION AND THESIS STATEMENT HANDOUT. read information in small groups and try to fill in the blanks to Parts 1-3. We'll go over the document together as a class. Then,regroup again to complete part 4 and 5. We'll go over the answers together as a class. 

Now that we know what a thesis statement should and shouldn’t do, Let’s study some thesis statement that have been revised. Look to the last two pages of the handout, consider the following questions:

1. What type of grammar do you see that many of these thesis statements have in common? 
2. Do you see any thesis statements that begin with “I think” “I believe” or “In my opinion”?

[10 min] Bringing it Together: Sample Introductions

Go over slides 17-21 together. On slide 22, discuss the variations of these thesis statements. For the second example, there is parallel structures and it sets up the reader to read the three parts in that order. 

Remember that we will need to rewrite our thesis and introduction paragraphs based on the strategies and skills we learned today.

Homework: 

Lesson Materials:

INTRODUCTION PPT

INTRODUCTION AND THESIS HANDOUT

Thesis Key

Resources

Hacker, D. & Sommers, N. (2012) Rules for Writers: Instructor’s Edition