Crafting Engaging Intro Sentences

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of crafting engaging introductory sentences for essays. It compares the start of an essay to a 'big bang' that captivates readers. The tutorial advises against stating the obvious or summarizing at the beginning, instead suggesting that writers provide context and make connections to larger events. Creative techniques like anecdotes, pop culture references, and dialogue are encouraged, as long as they are relevant. The tutorial stresses the need for universal appeal, ensuring that the introduction is relatable to both teachers and classmates.

Why is it important to start your essay with a 'big bang'?

• To create a sense of mystery

• To make the essay longer

• To immediately grab the reader's attention

• To confuse the reader

What should you avoid doing when starting your essay?

• Providing context

• Stating the obvious

• Making a connection to a larger event

• Using a witty pop culture reference

What is the main thing you want to do in the introduction of your essay?

• Give your reader some context

• Use complex and obscure references

• Summarize your entire essay

• Write as much as possible

What should you do instead of saying 'My essay is about...'?

• Start with a summary

• Show what your essay is about

• Write a long introduction

• Use a lot of technical jargon

How can you make your essay introduction more engaging?

• Include some dialogue

• Quote a song

• Make a witty pop culture reference

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What should you ensure about the references you use in your introduction?

• They are relevant and universal

• They are obscure and old

• They are very technical

• They are personal and specific

What is a good way to think about your essay introduction?

• As a formal report

• As a list of facts

• As an explanation to your best friend

• As a summary of your essay

What should you avoid in your essay introduction?

• Keeping it simple

• Putting things into context

• Making it snappy

• Using slang

What is the 'big bang theory' of opening lines?

• Write as much as possible

• Avoid any context

• Put things into context, make it snappy, and keep it simple

• Use complex language

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4