04/19 Introduction and Conclusion

04/19 Introduction and Conclusion

Objective

I will know how to write an introduction and a conclusion by using several words and phrases.

C.H.A.M.P.S.

C - 0 - unless called on

H - raise your hand

A - notes, quiz

M - at your desk

P - anwering questions, taking notes

S - 80% or better on the Study Island quiz

Expectations

Pay Attention

Take Notes

Stay in your seat

No games or YouTube while Mr. Brown is teaching

Raise your hand to speak

Respond when called on

Do your best on the Study Island quiz

Multiple Select

Bellwork: What are some of the things to look for when we edit or proofread our writing?

Choose THREE answers!

• Spelling

• Capitalization

• Adjectives

• Punctuation

Introduction

The introduction sets the tone for the rest of your story, paper, or report. The introduction will tell readers what your topic is. A good introduction can get readers interested in what you have to say. A bad introduction can lose the reader's attention. One way to ease readers into your introduction is to use introductory statements. These statements can ask questions, state opinions, present arguments, tell a story, or give background information.

Multiple Select

What does a good introduction do?

Choose THREE answers!

• Immediately lose the reader's interest.

• State what your topic is about.

• Get the reader interested in what you have to say.

• Sets the tone for the rest of your paper.

Introductory Words and Phrases

• at the present time

• currently

• first

• in the beginning

• right now

• to begin with

Multiple Select

What are some good introductory statements?

Choose THREE answers!

• First

• Finally

• Right now

• To begin with

Examples of Introductory Statements

• In the beginning, the number of stray dogs was too hard not to notice.

• Right now, there is no cure for the common cold.

• To begin with, homework over a holiday weekend is unfair.

Conclusion

The conclusion brings everything in your writing to a natural end. Your conclusion will wrap up your paper without offering any new information. A good conclusion will tie everything from the introduction and body together. The conclusion will get readers to think about what you have said. Concluding statements work the same way introductory statements do. Concluding statements can restate your main point, give ways to solve problems, tell the future, or include a quotation.

Multiple Select

What does a good conclusion do?

Choose THREE answers!

• Bring your paper to a natural end.

• Offer new information.

• Tie in the information from the body and introduction.

• Get readers to think about your point of view.

Concluding Words and Phrases

• finally

• in conclusion

• in short

• lastly

• therefore

• to sum up

Multiple Select

What are some good concluding statements?

Choose THREE answers!

• In short

• Lastly

• To sum up

• To start with

Conclusion Examples

• In conclusion, kids should work for an allowance.

• In short, you really can teach an old dog new tricks.

• To sum up, secrets are better kept to yourself.