Introduction Paragraph

Introduction paragraph

Intro Statement that states what your essay is about. Include the title and author here. / Example:
In the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor, the protagonist Paul’s perspective is powerful when viewing his brother truly for the first time.

Your intro sentence:

Preview sentences: Provide a brief background / Example:
Paul is a 7th grade boy who lives in Tangerine County, Florida and has an older brother, whom his father adores. In fact, throughout most of the book, Paul speaks of the Erik Fisher Football Dream, which is created by his father. However, what his father and mother seem to be blind to is the true person Erik is. At one point of the novel, Paul sees the true Erik, which includes many flaws that his parents fail to see.

Your preview sentences:

Thesis statement

States the essay’s position. Think levels 1,2,3. . / Example:
Therefore, it is evident throughout the novel that Paul’s true perspective of Erik shows how the Erik Fisher Football Dream is truly affecting other characters.

Your thesis sentence:

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic sentence: states the main idea of the paragraph / Example:
Throughout the entire novel, it is unmistakable that Paul does not trust Erik; however, the audience is able to see that Paul sees the true Erik at the end of the novel when Paul finally stands up to Erik.

Your topic sentence:

What to do
(ICE your evidence!) / Example / Your work
Introduce your evidence by providing context, or what occurred prior, in the novel / Paul encounters Arthur and Erik at his house after the incident at school where Paul jumps on Coach Warner’s back.
Cite Your Quote (signal phrase, comma, quotation, quote, end quotations, parenthesis, author and page number, end parenthesis, period. / They are all at the Fishers’ home when Arthur and Erik try to threaten Paul, but Paul stands up for himself and says, “I’ve already been in the right place at the wrong time, you lowlife creeps. You pathetic losers. I was under the bleachers on Tuesday afternoon” (Bloor, 254).
Explain! / Paul is empowered when he finally sees the true Erik and is finally able to stand up to Erik. He is not only showing his confidence as a result of seeing the true Erik, but also making it aware that he knows what happened with Luis.

Synthesis/Transition

Wrap up your ideas in this paragraph and transition to the next. / Example: Therefore, it is clear Paul gains confidence and power when he finally sees Erik for whom he truly is and has the determination to stand up to him.

Synthesis:

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic sentence: states the main idea of the paragraph / Your topic sentence:
What to do
(ICE your evidence!) / Your work
Introduce your evidence by providing context, or what occurred prior, in the novel
Cite Your Quote (signal phrase, comma, quotation, quote, end quotations, parenthesis, author and page number, end parenthesis, period.
Explain!

Synthesis/Transition

Wrap up your ideas in this paragraph and transition to the next.

Body Paragraph 3:

Synthesis/Transition

Wrap up your ideas in this paragraph and transition to the next.

Conclusion:

Re-word your initial thesis / Example: It is a pivotal moment when Paul finally sees Erik for whom he truly is- a dangerous person who will do anything to have power over others.

Your re-worded thesis

Wrap up: mention your 3 main ideas (review topic sentences to help) / Example:
When Paul has this epiphany, it empowers not only himself, but also his parents to start questioning Erik and make him accountable for his actions. Erik is also affected by this because Paul and his parents no longer fear him, but feel the confidence to exude power over him.

Your wrap up sentences:

Final profound statement

State something profound, or meaningful, about the topic. Leave the audience thinking / Example:
In conclusion, Paul’s moment of seeing the true Erik was a pivotal moment because it changed the positioning of all of the characters’ power to see Erik for his true self- a criminal with a bogus football dream.

Your final sentence: