Introductory Paragraph

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Introductory Paragraph

• Technique 2

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Technique 2

• Begin with a challenging question or use a series
  of questions. This is the only place you are
  allowed to use personal pronouns in academic
  writing!
• Sample Wording
• Have you ever wondered
• What if you were
• What would you do if you were
• Would you sacrifice your life for someone you did
  not know?
• Is stealing wrong if it is the only way to save
  someone's life?

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Example

• What do Batman, Superman, and Spiderman all have
  in common? They are all known to be heroes. Why
  is that? Well, it is not because they have
  superpowers it is because of the fact that they
  all have some of the most common heroic
  qualities, such as courage, intelligence, and
  selflessness. Any person, big or small, can be a
  hero. All they need to do is possess some heroic
  qualities.

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Writing Activity

• Directions Using the information given in
  todays lesson, write an intro paragraph for the
  following prompt. Your paragraph must use
  opening technique 2.
• Prompt In well organized, 5 paragraph essay
  explain and describe why every parent should take
  their child to Disneyland at least once in their
  lifetime.