Elements of an Introduction

What does the H in HEART stand for?

• Hook the reader
• Have an argument ready
• Hydrogen
• How do you feel

What does the T in HEART stand for?

• Try to win over the reader
• Tone down the writing
• Talk to the reader
• Tie together with transitions

What hook should be avoided?

• Fact or Statistic
• Quote
• Dictionary Definition
• Anecdote

You reveal and discuss the main points in the introduction.

• True
• False

What does HEART stand for?

• Hook
  Entertain
  Argue
  Rhombus
  Transitions
• Hook
  Eat chocolate
  Ask questions
  Rate your writing
  Take ownership
• Hook
  Establish Context
  Address the claim
  Reveal the main points
  Tie together with transitions
• Hook
  Entertain
  Ask for help
  R.A.T.
  Transitions