Writing an Introduction: Building on the Thesis Statement

This lesson focuses on writing an introduction by building on a thesis statement. It covers common mistakes, such as writing without voice, and outlines steps to enhance writing, including building on the thesis, incorporating main details, and crafting an engaging opening sentence. The lesson uses a journey theme to illustrate how to present main details effectively.

What is the primary focus of this lesson in the series?

• Writing a conclusion

• Building on a thesis statement

• Revising the draft

• Analyzing the elements

Which of the following is NOT one of the tasks mentioned in the lesson?

• Summarizing the article

• Listing commonalities among professionals

• Finding out how to achieve a dream job

• Providing evidence from the article

Why is it important to pay attention to your voice in writing?

• To ensure the writing is grammatically correct

• To make the writing more engaging

• To avoid plagiarism

• To increase the word count

What is one way to clarify a thesis statement?

• By using a different font

• By shortening the statement

• By providing background information

• By adding more complex vocabulary

Which method is suggested for writing an interesting opening sentence?

• Using a statistic

• Describing a setting

• Starting with a quote

• Asking a question