How to write an intro paragraph? Flashcards
1
Q
Introductions should be _____________.
A
Short and focused
2
Q
What do you want to do at the start of a introduction?
A
Introduce the topic straightaway in your first sentence
3
Q
What do you want to identify?
A
Identify the main topic
4
Q
What does an introduction need?
A
An introduction needs to use key words from the essay title or question.
5
Q
Stuff to avoid writing about:
A
-Avoid phrases like ‘In this essay I’m going to write about …’
-Avoid moving away from your topic. Stay focused on the essay title.
-Avoid a detailed analysis of the text in your introduction – you don’t need to start analysing quotations here.
